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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227, 313.32 and 149.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227, 313.32 and 149.48 is: 206.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227 : 313.32 = 149.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227/313.32 = 149.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227x = 313.32 × 149.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227x = 46,835.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,835.07/227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.32

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