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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.06, 340.88 and 175.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.06, 340.88 and 175.74 is: 263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.06 : 340.88 = 175.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.06/340.88 = 175.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.06x = 340.88 × 175.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.06x = 59,905.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,905.37/227.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.84

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