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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.23, 347.46 and 227.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.23, 347.46 and 227.63 is: 313.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.23 : 347.46 = 227.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.23/347.46 = 227.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.23x = 347.46 × 227.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.23x = 79,090.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,090.58/252.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.56

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