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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.92, 314.58 and 150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.92, 314.58 and 150.26 is: 207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.92 : 314.58 = 150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.92/314.58 = 150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.92x = 314.58 × 150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.92x = 47,268.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,268.79/227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.39

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