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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.16, 341.51 and 182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.16, 341.51 and 182.07 is: 273.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.16 : 341.51 = 182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.16/341.51 = 182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.16x = 341.51 × 182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.16x = 62,177.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,177.82/227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.72

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