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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.09, 435 and 227.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.09, 435 and 227.61 is: 314.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.09 : 435 = 227.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.09/435 = 227.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.09x = 435 × 227.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.09x = 99,008.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,008.18/315.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.23

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