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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.86, 314.57 and 165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.86, 314.57 and 165.62 is: 228.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.86 : 314.57 = 165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.86/314.57 = 165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.86x = 314.57 × 165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.86x = 52,100.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,100.28/227.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.65

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