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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.81, 314.69 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.81, 314.69 and 220.52 is: 304.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.81 : 314.69 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.81/314.69 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.81x = 314.69 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.81x = 69,395.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,395.12/227.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.62

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