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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.00, 340.46 and 181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.00, 340.46 and 181.20 is: 270.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.00 : 340.46 = 181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.00/340.46 = 181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.00x = 340.46 × 181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.00x = 61,690.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,690.45/228.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.57

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