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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.79, 340.80 and 150.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.79, 340.80 and 150.93 is: 225.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.79 : 340.80 = 150.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.79/340.80 = 150.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.79x = 340.80 × 150.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.79x = 51,436.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,436.94/227.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.81

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