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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.84, 314.15 and 181.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.84, 314.15 and 181.06 is: 249.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.84 : 314.15 = 181.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.84/314.15 = 181.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.84x = 314.15 × 181.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.84x = 56,878.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,878.31/227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.65

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