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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.79, 314.17 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.79, 314.17 and 154.08 is: 212.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.79 : 314.17 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.79/314.17 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.79x = 314.17 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.79x = 48,406.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,406.93/227.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.51

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