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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.28, 340.28 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.28, 340.28 and 176.16 is: 263.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.28 : 340.28 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.28/340.28 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.28x = 340.28 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.28x = 59,943.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,943.72/227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.74

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