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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.46, 339.81 and 181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.46, 339.81 and 181.92 is: 271.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.46 : 339.81 = 181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.46/339.81 = 181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.46x = 339.81 × 181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.46x = 61,818.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,818.24/227.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.78

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