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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.48, 313.62 and 153.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.48, 313.62 and 153.66 is: 211.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.48 : 313.62 = 153.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.48/313.62 = 153.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.48x = 313.62 × 153.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.48x = 48,190.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,190.85/227.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.85

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