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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.67, 314.15 and 150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.67, 314.15 and 150 is: 206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.67 : 314.15 = 150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.67/314.15 = 150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.67x = 314.15 × 150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.67x = 47,121.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,121.75/227.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.97

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