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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.79, 342.18 and 184.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.79, 342.18 and 184.53 is: 277.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.79 : 342.18 = 184.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.79/342.18 = 184.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.79x = 342.18 × 184.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.79x = 63,142.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,142.48/227.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.20

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