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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.37, 313.87 and 157.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.37, 313.87 and 157.42 is: 217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.37 : 313.87 = 157.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.37/313.87 = 157.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.37x = 313.87 × 157.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.37x = 49,407.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,407.85/227.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.30

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