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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.18, 313.38 and 152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.18, 313.38 and 152.46 is: 210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.18 : 313.38 = 152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.18/313.38 = 152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.18x = 313.38 × 152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.18x = 47,777.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,777.91/227.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.31

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