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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.04, 340 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.04, 340 and 184.20 is: 275.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.04 : 340 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.04/340 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.04x = 340 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.04x = 62,628.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,628.00/227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.85

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