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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.04, 434.84 and 227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.04, 434.84 and 227.76 is: 314.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.04 : 434.84 = 227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.04/434.84 = 227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.04x = 434.84 × 227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.04x = 99,039.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,039.16/315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.37

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