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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.37, 341.23 and 150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.37, 341.23 and 150.31 is: 225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.37 : 341.23 = 150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.37/341.23 = 150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.37x = 341.23 × 150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.37x = 51,290.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,290.28/227.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.58

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