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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.63, 314.07 and 150.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.63, 314.07 and 150.01 is: 206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.63 : 314.07 = 150.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.63/314.07 = 150.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.63x = 314.07 × 150.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.63x = 47,113.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,113.64/227.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.97

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