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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.61, 314.08 and 153.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.61, 314.08 and 153.70 is: 212.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.61 : 314.08 = 153.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.61/314.08 = 153.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.61x = 314.08 × 153.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.61x = 48,272.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,272.93/227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.09

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