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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.61, 341.35 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.61, 341.35 and 176.04 is: 264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.61 : 341.35 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.61/341.35 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.61x = 341.35 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.61x = 60,090.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,090.81/227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.01

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