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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.52, 313.90 and 157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.52, 313.90 and 157.55 is: 217.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.52 : 313.90 = 157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.52/313.90 = 157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.52x = 313.90 × 157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.52x = 49,454.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,454.95/227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.37

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