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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.23, 313.38 and 153.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.23, 313.38 and 153.61 is: 211.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.23 : 313.38 = 153.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.23/313.38 = 153.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.23x = 313.38 × 153.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.23x = 48,138.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,138.30/227.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.85

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