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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.41, 340.69 and 150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.41, 340.69 and 150.15 is: 224.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.41 : 340.69 = 150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.41/340.69 = 150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.41x = 340.69 × 150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.41x = 51,152.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,152.15/227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.93

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