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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.55, 313.92 and 157.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.55, 313.92 and 157.77 is: 217.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.55 : 313.92 = 157.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.55/313.92 = 157.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.55x = 313.92 × 157.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.55x = 49,527.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,527.60/227.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.65

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