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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.33, 340.41 and 150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.33, 340.41 and 150.05 is: 224.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.33 : 340.41 = 150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.33/340.41 = 150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.33x = 340.41 × 150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.33x = 51,077.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,077.77/227.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.69

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