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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.58, 314.28 and 150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.58, 314.28 and 150 is: 207.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.58 : 314.28 = 150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.58/314.28 = 150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.58x = 314.28 × 150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.58x = 47,142.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,142.00/227.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.14

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