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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.38, 340.62 and 181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.38, 340.62 and 181.48 is: 271.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.38 : 340.62 = 181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.38/340.62 = 181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.38x = 340.62 × 181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.38x = 61,815.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,815.72/227.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.86

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