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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.16, 313.56 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.16, 313.56 and 157.32 is: 217.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.16 : 313.56 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.16/313.56 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.16x = 313.56 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.16x = 49,329.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,329.26/227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.16

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