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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.30, 427.07 and 227.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.30, 427.07 and 227.27 is: 312.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.30 : 427.07 = 227.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.30/427.07 = 227.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.30x = 427.07 × 227.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.30x = 97,061.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,061.83/310.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.80

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