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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.33, 433.81 and 227.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.33, 433.81 and 227.06 is: 313.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.33 : 433.81 = 227.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.33/433.81 = 227.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.33x = 433.81 × 227.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.33x = 98,500.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,500.90/314.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.37

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