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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.05, 313.43 and 153.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.05, 313.43 and 153.47 is: 211.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.05 : 313.43 = 153.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.05/313.43 = 153.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.05x = 313.43 × 153.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.05x = 48,100.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,100.94/227.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.85

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