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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.93, 436.02 and 227.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.93, 436.02 and 227.39 is: 313.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.93 : 436.02 = 227.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.93/436.02 = 227.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.93x = 436.02 × 227.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.93x = 99,143.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,143.27/315.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.81

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