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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.38, 313.91 and 153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.38, 313.91 and 153.08 is: 211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.38 : 313.91 = 153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.38/313.91 = 153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.38x = 313.91 × 153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.38x = 48,054.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,054.24/227.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.34

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