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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.22, 315.20 and 227.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.22, 315.20 and 227.99 is: 312.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.22 : 315.20 = 227.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.22/315.20 = 227.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.22x = 315.20 × 227.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.22x = 71,862.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,862.45/230.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.15

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