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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.89, 313.77 and 181.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.89, 313.77 and 181.11 is: 249.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.89 : 313.77 = 181.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.89/313.77 = 181.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.89x = 313.77 × 181.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.89x = 56,826.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,826.88/227.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.36

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