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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.36, 341.12 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.36, 341.12 and 150.35 is: 225.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.36 : 341.12 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.36/341.12 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.36x = 341.12 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.36x = 51,286.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,286.06/227.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.57

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