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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.45, 313.99 and 152.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.45, 313.99 and 152.89 is: 211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.45 : 313.99 = 152.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.45/313.99 = 152.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.45x = 313.99 × 152.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.45x = 48,004.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,004.36/227.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.05

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