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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.91, 314.50 and 128.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.91, 314.50 and 128.33 is: 177.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.91 : 314.50 = 128.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.91/314.50 = 128.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.91x = 314.50 × 128.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.91x = 40,358.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,358.21/227.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.08

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