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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.27, 341.21 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.27, 341.21 and 150.72 is: 226.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.27 : 341.21 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.27/341.21 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.27x = 341.21 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.27x = 51,428.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,428.19/227.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.29

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