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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.62, 470.81 and 227.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.62, 470.81 and 227.51 is: 341.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.62 : 470.81 = 227.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.62/470.81 = 227.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.62x = 470.81 × 227.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.62x = 107,113.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,113.96/313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.54

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