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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.24, 340.72 and 119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.24, 340.72 and 119.08 is: 178.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.24 : 340.72 = 119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.24/340.72 = 119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.24x = 340.72 × 119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.24x = 40,572.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,572.94/227.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.55

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