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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.16, 341.28 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.16, 341.28 and 184.68 is: 277.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.16 : 341.28 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.16/341.28 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.16x = 341.28 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.16x = 63,027.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,027.59/227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.46

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