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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.82, 313.60 and 162.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.82, 313.60 and 162.22 is: 223.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.82 : 313.60 = 162.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.82/313.60 = 162.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.82x = 313.60 × 162.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.82x = 50,872.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,872.19/227.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.30

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