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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.21, 427.82 and 227.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.21, 427.82 and 227.30 is: 313.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.21 : 427.82 = 227.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.21/427.82 = 227.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.21x = 427.82 × 227.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.21x = 97,243.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,243.49/310.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.48

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