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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.66, 313.59 and 181.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.66, 313.59 and 181.18 is: 249.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.66 : 313.59 = 181.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.66/313.59 = 181.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.66x = 313.59 × 181.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.66x = 56,815.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,815.45/227.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.57

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