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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.94, 314.95 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.94, 314.95 and 179.20 is: 247.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.94 : 314.95 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.94/314.95 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.94x = 314.95 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.94x = 56,439.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,439.04/227.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.61

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