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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.63, 341.11 and 184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.63, 341.11 and 184.40 is: 276.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.63 : 341.11 = 184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.63/341.11 = 184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.63x = 341.11 × 184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.63x = 62,900.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,900.68/227.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.33

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