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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.72, 341.18 and 150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.72, 341.18 and 150.64 is: 225.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.72 : 341.18 = 150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.72/341.18 = 150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.72x = 341.18 × 150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.72x = 51,395.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,395.36/227.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.70

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