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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.75, 314.19 and 153.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.75, 314.19 and 153.99 is: 212.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.75 : 314.19 = 153.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.75/314.19 = 153.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.75x = 314.19 × 153.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.75x = 48,382.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,382.12/227.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.44

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