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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.46, 313.84 and 148.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.46, 313.84 and 148.79 is: 205.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.46 : 313.84 = 148.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.46/313.84 = 148.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.46x = 313.84 × 148.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.46x = 46,695.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,695.46/227.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.29

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