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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.84, 314.28 and 154.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.84, 314.28 and 154.22 is: 212.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.84 : 314.28 = 154.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.84/314.28 = 154.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.84x = 314.28 × 154.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.84x = 48,466.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,466.69/227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.73

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