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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.09, 340.63 and 118.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.09, 340.63 and 118.85 is: 178.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.09 : 340.63 = 118.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.09/340.63 = 118.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.09x = 340.63 × 118.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.09x = 40,482.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,482.73/227.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.27

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