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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.51, 340.81 and 150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.51, 340.81 and 150.23 is: 225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.51 : 340.81 = 150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.51/340.81 = 150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.51x = 340.81 × 150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.51x = 51,200.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,200.36/227.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.05

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