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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.08, 340.36 and 188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.08, 340.36 and 188.34 is: 282.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.08 : 340.36 = 188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.08/340.36 = 188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.08x = 340.36 × 188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.08x = 64,103.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,103.40/227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.29

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