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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.77, 314.26 and 157.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.77, 314.26 and 157.75 is: 217.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.77 : 314.26 = 157.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.77/314.26 = 157.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.77x = 314.26 × 157.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.77x = 49,573.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,573.33/227.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.65

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