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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.07, 339.66 and 181.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.07, 339.66 and 181.51 is: 271.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.07 : 339.66 = 181.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.07/339.66 = 181.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.07x = 339.66 × 181.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.07x = 61,650.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,650.84/227.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.51

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