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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.68, 341.33 and 150.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.68, 341.33 and 150.55 is: 225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.68 : 341.33 = 150.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.68/341.33 = 150.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.68x = 341.33 × 150.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.68x = 51,385.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,385.63/227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.69

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