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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.68, 316.59 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.68, 316.59 and 227.16 is: 311.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.68 : 316.59 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.68/316.59 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.68x = 316.59 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.68x = 71,916.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,916.58/230.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.76

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