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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.48, 340.71 and 184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.48, 340.71 and 184.04 is: 275.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.48 : 340.71 = 184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.48/340.71 = 184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.48x = 340.71 × 184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.48x = 62,703.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,703.15/227.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.65

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