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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.31, 341.19 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.31, 341.19 and 184.48 is: 276.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.31 : 341.19 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.31/341.19 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.31x = 341.19 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.31x = 62,942.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,942.73/227.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.90

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