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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.97, 314.46 and 172.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.97, 314.46 and 172.92 is: 238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.97 : 314.46 = 172.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.97/314.46 = 172.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.97x = 314.46 × 172.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.97x = 54,376.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,376.42/227.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.52

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