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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.12, 427.54 and 227.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.12, 427.54 and 227.12 is: 313.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.12 : 427.54 = 227.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.12/427.54 = 227.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.12x = 427.54 × 227.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.12x = 97,102.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,102.88/310.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.11

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