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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.33, 436.34 and 227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.33, 436.34 and 227.70 is: 314.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.33 : 436.34 = 227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.33/436.34 = 227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.33x = 436.34 × 227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.33x = 99,355.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,355.19/316.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.09

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