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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.32, 313.58 and 153.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.32, 313.58 and 153.64 is: 211.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.32 : 313.58 = 153.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.32/313.58 = 153.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.32x = 313.58 × 153.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.32x = 48,178.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,178.43/227.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.94

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