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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.90, 435.29 and 227.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.90, 435.29 and 227.30 is: 313.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.90 : 435.29 = 227.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.90/435.29 = 227.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.90x = 435.29 × 227.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.90x = 98,938.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,938.10/315.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.19

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