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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.89, 314.62 and 150.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.89, 314.62 and 150.49 is: 207.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.89 : 314.62 = 150.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.89/314.62 = 150.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.89x = 314.62 × 150.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.89x = 47,348.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,348.14/227.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.77

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