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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.86, 314.29 and 157.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.86, 314.29 and 157.95 is: 217.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.86 : 314.29 = 157.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.86/314.29 = 157.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.86x = 314.29 × 157.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.86x = 49,642.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,642.00/227.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.86

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