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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.59, 314.24 and 157.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.59, 314.24 and 157.61 is: 217.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.59 : 314.24 = 157.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.59/314.24 = 157.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.59x = 314.24 × 157.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.59x = 49,527.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,527.37/227.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.62

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