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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.63, 313.94 and 152.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.63, 313.94 and 152.98 is: 210.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.63 : 313.94 = 152.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.63/313.94 = 152.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.63x = 313.94 × 152.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.63x = 48,026.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,026.14/227.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.98

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