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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.90, 315.03 and 207.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.90, 315.03 and 207.65 is: 287.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.90 : 315.03 = 207.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.90/315.03 = 207.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.90x = 315.03 × 207.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.90x = 65,414.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,414.40/227.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.04

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