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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.52, 340.96 and 119.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.52, 340.96 and 119.40 is: 178.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.52 : 340.96 = 119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.52/340.96 = 119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.52x = 340.96 × 119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.52x = 40,710.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,710.62/227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.93

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