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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.68, 314.28 and 154.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.68, 314.28 and 154.37 is: 213.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.68 : 314.28 = 154.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.68/314.28 = 154.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.68x = 314.28 × 154.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.68x = 48,516.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,516.19/227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.09

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