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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.91, 314.65 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.91, 314.65 and 150.42 is: 207.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.91 : 314.65 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.91/314.65 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.91x = 314.65 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.91x = 47,328.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,328.90/227.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.66

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