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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.69, 341.08 and 176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.69, 341.08 and 176.15 is: 263.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.69 : 341.08 = 176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.69/341.08 = 176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.69x = 341.08 × 176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.69x = 60,081.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,081.65/227.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.88

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