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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 227.31 and 150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 227.31 and 150.14 is: 223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 227.31 = 150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/227.31 = 150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 227.31 × 150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 34,128.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,128.32/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.82

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