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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.04, 313.20 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.04, 313.20 and 153.24 is: 211.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.04 : 313.20 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.04/313.20 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.04x = 313.20 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.04x = 47,994.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,994.77/227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.39

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