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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.80, 314.31 and 145.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.80, 314.31 and 145.05 is: 200.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.80 : 314.31 = 145.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.80/314.31 = 145.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.80x = 314.31 × 145.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.80x = 45,590.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,590.67/227.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.13

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