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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.50, 340.83 and 118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.50, 340.83 and 118.96 is: 178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.50 : 340.83 = 118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.50/340.83 = 118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.50x = 340.83 × 118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.50x = 40,544.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,544.28/227.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.22

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