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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.21, 313.34 and 153.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.21, 313.34 and 153.43 is: 211.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.21 : 313.34 = 153.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.21/313.34 = 153.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.21x = 313.34 × 153.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.21x = 48,074.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,074.21/227.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.59

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