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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.28, 340.88 and 118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.28, 340.88 and 118.96 is: 178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.28 : 340.88 = 118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.28/340.88 = 118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.28x = 340.88 × 118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.28x = 40,551.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,551.08/227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.42

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