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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.84, 314.56 and 172.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.84, 314.56 and 172.48 is: 238.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.84 : 314.56 = 172.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.84/314.56 = 172.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.84x = 314.56 × 172.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.84x = 54,255.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,255.31/227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.13

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