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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.11, 313.23 and 153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.11, 313.23 and 153.40 is: 211.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.11 : 313.23 = 153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.11/313.23 = 153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.11x = 313.23 × 153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.11x = 48,049.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,049.48/227.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.57

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