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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.50, 341.42 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.50, 341.42 and 150.44 is: 225.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.50 : 341.42 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.50/341.42 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.50x = 341.42 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.50x = 51,360.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,360.77/227.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.76

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