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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.21, 340.88 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.21, 340.88 and 150.39 is: 225.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.21 : 340.88 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.21/340.88 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.21x = 340.88 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.21x = 51,264.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,264.19/227.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.63

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