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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.32, 313.80 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.32, 313.80 and 153.50 is: 211.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.32 : 313.80 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.32/313.80 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.32x = 313.80 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.32x = 48,168.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,168.30/227.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.90

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