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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.64, 428.72 and 227.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.64, 428.72 and 227.97 is: 314.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.64 : 428.72 = 227.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.64/428.72 = 227.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.64x = 428.72 × 227.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.64x = 97,735.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,735.87/310.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.63

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