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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.28, 340.96 and 119.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.28, 340.96 and 119.04 is: 178.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.28 : 340.96 = 119.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.28/340.96 = 119.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.28x = 340.96 × 119.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.28x = 40,586.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,586.17/227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.58

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