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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.81, 341.11 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.81, 341.11 and 176.18 is: 263.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.81 : 341.11 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.81/341.11 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.81x = 341.11 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.81x = 60,095.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,095.27/227.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.79

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