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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.20, 429.83 and 227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.20, 429.83 and 227.04 is: 313.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.20 : 429.83 = 227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.20/429.83 = 227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.20x = 429.83 × 227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.20x = 97,588.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,588.60/311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.59

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