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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.07, 340.52 and 181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.07, 340.52 and 181.31 is: 271.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.07 : 340.52 = 181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.07/340.52 = 181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.07x = 340.52 × 181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.07x = 61,737.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,737.07/227.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.89

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