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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.82, 341.40 and 150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.82, 341.40 and 150.94 is: 226.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.82 : 341.40 = 150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.82/341.40 = 150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.82x = 341.40 × 150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.82x = 51,530.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,530.92/227.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.19

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