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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.56, 314.06 and 154.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.56, 314.06 and 154.03 is: 212.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.56 : 314.06 = 154.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.56/314.06 = 154.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.56x = 314.06 × 154.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.56x = 48,374.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,374.66/227.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.58

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