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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.15, 313.16 and 148.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.15, 313.16 and 148.31 is: 204.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.15 : 313.16 = 148.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.15/313.16 = 148.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.15x = 313.16 × 148.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.15x = 46,442.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,442.45/227.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.46

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