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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.78, 341.40 and 150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.78, 341.40 and 150.68 is: 225.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.78 : 341.40 = 150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.78/341.40 = 150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.78x = 341.40 × 150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.78x = 51,442.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,442.15/227.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.84

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