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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.47, 341.82 and 119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.47, 341.82 and 119.34 is: 179.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.47 : 341.82 = 119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.47/341.82 = 119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.47x = 341.82 × 119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.47x = 40,792.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,792.80/227.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.33

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