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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.92, 314.79 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.92, 314.79 and 154.11 is: 212.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.92 : 314.79 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.92/314.79 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.92x = 314.79 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.92x = 48,512.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,512.29/227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.85

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