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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.31, 340.66 and 119.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.31, 340.66 and 119.18 is: 178.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.31 : 340.66 = 119.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.31/340.66 = 119.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.31x = 340.66 × 119.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.31x = 40,599.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,599.86/227.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.61

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