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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.27, 313.79 and 153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.27, 313.79 and 153.65 is: 212.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.27 : 313.79 = 153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.27/313.79 = 153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.27x = 313.79 × 153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.27x = 48,211.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,211.50/227.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.14

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