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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.29, 313.89 and 157.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.29, 313.89 and 157.53 is: 217.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.29 : 313.89 = 157.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.29/313.89 = 157.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.29x = 313.89 × 157.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.29x = 49,447.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,447.09/227.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.55

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