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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.10, 340.11 and 175.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.10, 340.11 and 175.33 is: 262.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.10 : 340.11 = 175.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.10/340.11 = 175.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.10x = 340.11 × 175.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.10x = 59,631.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,631.49/227.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.58

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