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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.14, 313.50 and 153.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.14, 313.50 and 153.58 is: 211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.14 : 313.50 = 153.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.14/313.50 = 153.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.14x = 313.50 × 153.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.14x = 48,147.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,147.33/227.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.97

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