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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.32, 313.62 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.32, 313.62 and 148.68 is: 205.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.32 : 313.62 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.32/313.62 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.32x = 313.62 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.32x = 46,628.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,628.74/227.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.13

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