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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.94, 314.31 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.94, 314.31 and 209.44 is: 288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.94 : 314.31 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.94/314.31 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.94x = 314.31 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.94x = 65,829.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,829.09/227.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.80

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