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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.10, 340.12 and 175.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.10, 340.12 and 175.31 is: 262.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.10 : 340.12 = 175.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.10/340.12 = 175.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.10x = 340.12 × 175.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.10x = 59,627.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,627.16/227.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.55

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