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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.08, 316.70 and 227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.08, 316.70 and 227.72 is: 312.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.08 : 316.70 = 227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.08/316.70 = 227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.08x = 316.70 × 227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.08x = 72,118.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,118.92/231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.10

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