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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.76, 341.64 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.76, 341.64 and 184.92 is: 277.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.76 : 341.64 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.76/341.64 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.76x = 341.64 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.76x = 63,176.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,176.07/227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.38

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