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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.47, 313.77 and 153.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.47, 313.77 and 153.79 is: 212.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.47 : 313.77 = 153.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.47/313.77 = 153.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.47x = 313.77 × 153.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.47x = 48,254.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,254.69/227.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.14

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