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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.48, 341.57 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.48, 341.57 and 182.22 is: 273.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.48 : 341.57 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.48/341.57 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.48x = 341.57 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.48x = 62,239.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,239.04/227.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.61

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