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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.61, 314.10 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.61, 314.10 and 157.68 is: 217.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.61 : 314.10 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.61/314.10 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.61x = 314.10 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.61x = 49,527.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,527.29/227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.60

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