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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.04, 339.99 and 118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.04, 339.99 and 118.59 is: 177.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.04 : 339.99 = 118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.04/339.99 = 118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.04x = 339.99 × 118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.04x = 40,319.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,319.41/227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.59

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