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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.41, 341.34 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.41, 341.34 and 119.44 is: 179.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.41 : 341.34 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.41/341.34 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.41x = 341.34 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.41x = 40,769.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,769.65/227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.28

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