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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.83, 427.33 and 227.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.83, 427.33 and 227.27 is: 313.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.83 : 427.33 = 227.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.83/427.33 = 227.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.83x = 427.33 × 227.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.83x = 97,119.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,119.29/309.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.46

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