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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.84, 428.81 and 227.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.84, 428.81 and 227.77 is: 314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.84 : 428.81 = 227.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.84/428.81 = 227.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.84x = 428.81 × 227.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.84x = 97,670.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,670.05/310.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.21

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