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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.96, 313.98 and 225.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.96, 313.98 and 225.62 is: 310.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.96 : 313.98 = 225.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.96/313.98 = 225.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.96x = 313.98 × 225.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.96x = 70,840.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,840.17/227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.76

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