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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.81, 314.24 and 162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.81, 314.24 and 162.20 is: 223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.81 : 314.24 = 162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.81/314.24 = 162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.81x = 314.24 × 162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.81x = 50,967.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,967.35/227.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.73

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