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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.40, 313.91 and 153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.40, 313.91 and 153.93 is: 212.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.40 : 313.91 = 153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.40/313.91 = 153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.40x = 313.91 × 153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.40x = 48,319.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,319.40/227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.49

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