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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.61, 314.19 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.61, 314.19 and 153.96 is: 212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.61 : 314.19 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.61/314.19 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.61x = 314.19 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.61x = 48,372.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,372.69/227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.52

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