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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.68, 314.16 and 150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.68, 314.16 and 150 is: 206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.68 : 314.16 = 150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.68/314.16 = 150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.68x = 314.16 × 150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.68x = 47,124.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,124.00/227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.97

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