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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.16, 427.47 and 227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.16, 427.47 and 227.14 is: 313.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.16 : 427.47 = 227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.16/427.47 = 227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.16x = 427.47 × 227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.16x = 97,095.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,095.54/310.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.05

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