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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.40, 313.80 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.40, 313.80 and 153.72 is: 212.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.40 : 313.80 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.40/313.80 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.40x = 313.80 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.40x = 48,237.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,237.34/227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.13

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