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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.41, 314.16 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.41, 314.16 and 157.44 is: 217.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.41 : 314.16 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.41/314.16 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.41x = 314.16 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.41x = 49,461.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,461.35/227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.50

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