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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.10, 434.71 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.10, 434.71 and 227.58 is: 313.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.10 : 434.71 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.10/434.71 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.10x = 434.71 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.10x = 98,931.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,931.30/315.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.97

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