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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.40, 313.63 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.40, 313.63 and 157.48 is: 217.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.40 : 313.63 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.40/313.63 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.40x = 313.63 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.40x = 49,390.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,390.45/227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.20

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