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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.25, 433.68 and 227.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.25, 433.68 and 227.07 is: 313.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.25 : 433.68 = 227.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.25/433.68 = 227.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.25x = 433.68 × 227.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.25x = 98,475.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,475.72/314.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.37

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