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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.89, 314.58 and 172.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.89, 314.58 and 172.64 is: 238.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.89 : 314.58 = 172.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.89/314.58 = 172.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.89x = 314.58 × 172.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.89x = 54,309.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,309.09/227.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.31

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