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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.34, 313.65 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.34, 313.65 and 149.58 is: 206.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.34 : 313.65 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.34/313.65 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.34x = 313.65 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.34x = 46,915.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,915.77/227.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.37

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