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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.21, 313.44 and 147.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.21, 313.44 and 147.57 is: 203.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.21 : 313.44 = 147.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.21/313.44 = 147.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.21x = 313.44 × 147.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.21x = 46,253.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,253.17/227.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.57

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