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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.68, 313.98 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.68, 313.98 and 153.16 is: 211.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.68 : 313.98 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.68/313.98 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.68x = 313.98 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.68x = 48,089.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,089.56/227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.22

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