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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.09, 313.52 and 153.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.09, 313.52 and 153.52 is: 211.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.09 : 313.52 = 153.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.09/313.52 = 153.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.09x = 313.52 × 153.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.09x = 48,130.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,130.04/227.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.94

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