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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.33, 313.65 and 148.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.33, 313.65 and 148.71 is: 205.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.33 : 313.65 = 148.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.33/313.65 = 148.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.33x = 313.65 × 148.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.33x = 46,642.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,642.77/227.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.18

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