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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.96, 313.98 and 210.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.96, 313.98 and 210.66 is: 290.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.96 : 313.98 = 210.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.96/313.98 = 210.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.96x = 313.98 × 210.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.96x = 66,143.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,143.03/227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.15

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