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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.04, 313.36 and 149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.04, 313.36 and 149.52 is: 206.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.04 : 313.36 = 149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.04/313.36 = 149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.04x = 313.36 × 149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.04x = 46,853.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,853.59/227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.37

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