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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.38, 341.18 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.38, 341.18 and 175.94 is: 264.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.38 : 341.18 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.38/341.18 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.38x = 341.18 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.38x = 60,027.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,027.21/227.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.00

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