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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.49, 341.52 and 176.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.49, 341.52 and 176.07 is: 264.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.49 : 341.52 = 176.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.49/341.52 = 176.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.49x = 341.52 × 176.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.49x = 60,131.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,131.43/227.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.33

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