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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.34, 313.92 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.34, 313.92 and 153.63 is: 212.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.34 : 313.92 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.34/313.92 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.34x = 313.92 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.34x = 48,227.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,227.53/227.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.14

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