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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.12, 313.34 and 157.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.12, 313.34 and 157.05 is: 216.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.12 : 313.34 = 157.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.12/313.34 = 157.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.12x = 313.34 × 157.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.12x = 49,209.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,209.26/227.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.67

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