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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.51, 341.33 and 119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.51, 341.33 and 119.27 is: 178.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.51 : 341.33 = 119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.51/341.33 = 119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.51x = 341.33 × 119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.51x = 40,709.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,709.83/227.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.94

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