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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.50, 340.42 and 175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.50, 340.42 and 175.84 is: 263.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.50 : 340.42 = 175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.50/340.42 = 175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.50x = 340.42 × 175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.50x = 59,859.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,859.45/227.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.12

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