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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.34, 313.56 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.34, 313.56 and 153.54 is: 211.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.34 : 313.56 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.34/313.56 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.34x = 313.56 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.34x = 48,144.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,144.00/227.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.77

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