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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.31, 427.10 and 227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.31, 427.10 and 227.28 is: 312.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.31 : 427.10 = 227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.31/427.10 = 227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.31x = 427.10 × 227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.31x = 97,070.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,070.15/310.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.82

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