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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.54, 314.08 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.54, 314.08 and 154.08 is: 212.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.54 : 314.08 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.54/314.08 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.54x = 314.08 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.54x = 48,393.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,393.45/227.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.68

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