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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.91, 341.86 and 182.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.91, 341.86 and 182.35 is: 273.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.91 : 341.86 = 182.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.91/341.86 = 182.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.91x = 341.86 × 182.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.91x = 62,338.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,338.17/227.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.52

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