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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.84, 314.32 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.84, 314.32 and 150.28 is: 207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.84 : 314.32 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.84/314.32 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.84x = 314.32 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.84x = 47,236.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,236.01/227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.32

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