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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.08, 313.38 and 153.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.08, 313.38 and 153.39 is: 211.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.08 : 313.38 = 153.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.08/313.38 = 153.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.08x = 313.38 × 153.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.08x = 48,069.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,069.36/227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.68

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