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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.81, 314.01 and 210.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.81, 314.01 and 210.33 is: 289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.81 : 314.01 = 210.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.81/314.01 = 210.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.81x = 314.01 × 210.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.81x = 66,045.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,045.72/227.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.91

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