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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.92, 314.46 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.92, 314.46 and 150.28 is: 207.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.92 : 314.46 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.92/314.46 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.92x = 314.46 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.92x = 47,257.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,257.05/227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.34

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