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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.01, 313.14 and 153.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.01, 313.14 and 153.45 is: 211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.01 : 313.14 = 153.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.01/313.14 = 153.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.01x = 313.14 × 153.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.01x = 48,051.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,051.33/227.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.67

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