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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.58, 314.09 and 157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.58, 314.09 and 157.62 is: 217.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.58 : 314.09 = 157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.58/314.09 = 157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.58x = 314.09 × 157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.58x = 49,506.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,506.87/227.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.54

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