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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.36, 313.70 and 153.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.36, 313.70 and 153.77 is: 212.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.36 : 313.70 = 153.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.36/313.70 = 153.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.36x = 313.70 × 153.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.36x = 48,238.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,238.39/227.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.17

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