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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.05, 340.58 and 150.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.05, 340.58 and 150.00 is: 225.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.05 : 340.58 = 150.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.05/340.58 = 150.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.05x = 340.58 × 150.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.05x = 51,086.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,086.57/227.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.00

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