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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.01, 313.26 and 153.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.01, 313.26 and 153.35 is: 211.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.01 : 313.26 = 153.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.01/313.26 = 153.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.01x = 313.26 × 153.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.01x = 48,037.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,037.45/227.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.61

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