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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.64, 315.80 and 227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.64, 315.80 and 227.04 is: 313.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.64 : 315.80 = 227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.64/315.80 = 227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.64x = 315.80 × 227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.64x = 71,699.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,699.23/228.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.59

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