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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.81, 314.27 and 154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.81, 314.27 and 154.14 is: 212.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.81 : 314.27 = 154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.81/314.27 = 154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.81x = 314.27 × 154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.81x = 48,440.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,440.81/227.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.64

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