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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.58, 340.98 and 150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.58, 340.98 and 150.27 is: 225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.58 : 340.98 = 150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.58/340.98 = 150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.58x = 340.98 × 150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.58x = 51,237.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,237.22/227.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.14

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