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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.03, 340.20 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.03, 340.20 and 153.72 is: 230.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.03 : 340.20 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.03/340.20 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.03x = 340.20 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.03x = 52,295.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,295.54/227.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.35

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