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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.54, 314.26 and 154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.54, 314.26 and 154.16 is: 212.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.54 : 314.26 = 154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.54/314.26 = 154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.54x = 314.26 × 154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.54x = 48,446.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,446.32/227.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.91

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