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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.49, 340.98 and 150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.49, 340.98 and 150.51 is: 225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.49 : 340.98 = 150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.49/340.98 = 150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.49x = 340.98 × 150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.49x = 51,320.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,320.90/227.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.60

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