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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.04, 340.48 and 181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.04, 340.48 and 181.92 is: 272.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.04 : 340.48 = 181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.04/340.48 = 181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.04x = 340.48 × 181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.04x = 61,940.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,940.12/227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.82

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