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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.61, 338.27 and 227.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.61, 338.27 and 227.99 is: 314.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.61 : 338.27 = 227.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.61/338.27 = 227.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.61x = 338.27 × 227.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.61x = 77,119.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,119.35/245.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.00

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