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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.47, 313.36 and 157.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.47, 313.36 and 157.40 is: 216.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.47 : 313.36 = 157.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.47/313.36 = 157.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.47x = 313.36 × 157.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.47x = 49,323.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,323.57/227.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.83

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