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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.45, 435.03 and 227.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.45, 435.03 and 227.97 is: 314.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.45 : 435.03 = 227.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.45/435.03 = 227.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.45x = 435.03 × 227.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.45x = 99,173.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,173.79/315.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.39

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