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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.38, 313.42 and 153.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.38, 313.42 and 153.57 is: 211.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.38 : 313.42 = 153.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.38/313.42 = 153.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.38x = 313.42 × 153.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.38x = 48,132.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,132.10/227.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.68

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