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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.04, 340.36 and 118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.04, 340.36 and 118.72 is: 177.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.04 : 340.36 = 118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.04/340.36 = 118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.04x = 340.36 × 118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.04x = 40,407.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,407.54/227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.98

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