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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.41, 341.12 and 181.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.41, 341.12 and 181.85 is: 272.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.41 : 341.12 = 181.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.41/341.12 = 181.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.41x = 341.12 × 181.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.41x = 62,030.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,030.06/227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.77

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