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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.76, 314.24 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.76, 314.24 and 154.08 is: 212.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.76 : 314.24 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.76/314.24 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.76x = 314.24 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.76x = 48,418.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,418.10/227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.58

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