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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.49, 313.92 and 178.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.49, 313.92 and 178.49 is: 246.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.49 : 313.92 = 178.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.49/313.92 = 178.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.49x = 313.92 × 178.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.49x = 56,030.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,030.01/227.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.30

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