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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.26, 427.95 and 227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.26, 427.95 and 227.28 is: 313.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.26 : 427.95 = 227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.26/427.95 = 227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.26x = 427.95 × 227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.26x = 97,264.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,264.48/310.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.49

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