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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.10, 340.40 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.10, 340.40 and 150.12 is: 225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.10 : 340.40 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.10/340.40 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.10x = 340.40 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.10x = 51,100.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,100.85/227.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.01

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