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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.12, 340.91 and 153.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.12, 340.91 and 153.77 is: 230.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.12 : 340.91 = 153.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.12/340.91 = 153.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.12x = 340.91 × 153.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.12x = 52,421.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,421.73/227.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.81

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