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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.49, 341.52 and 119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.49, 341.52 and 119.34 is: 179.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.49 : 341.52 = 119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.49/341.52 = 119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.49x = 341.52 × 119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.49x = 40,757.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,757.00/227.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.16

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