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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.16, 313.43 and 153.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.16, 313.43 and 153.45 is: 211.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.16 : 313.43 = 153.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.16/313.43 = 153.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.16x = 313.43 × 153.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.16x = 48,095.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,095.07/227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.72

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