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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.15, 313.39 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.15, 313.39 and 157.12 is: 216.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.15 : 313.39 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.15/313.39 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.15x = 313.39 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.15x = 49,239.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,239.84/227.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.78

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