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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.92, 341.29 and 150.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.92, 341.29 and 150.65 is: 225.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.92 : 341.29 = 150.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.92/341.29 = 150.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.92x = 341.29 × 150.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.92x = 51,415.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,415.34/227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.59

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