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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.16, 340.90 and 150.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.16, 340.90 and 150.10 is: 225.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.16 : 340.90 = 150.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.16/340.90 = 150.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.16x = 340.90 × 150.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.16x = 51,169.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,169.09/227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.26

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