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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.12, 313.32 and 153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.12, 313.32 and 153.28 is: 211.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.12 : 313.32 = 153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.12/313.32 = 153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.12x = 313.32 × 153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.12x = 48,025.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,025.69/227.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.46

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