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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.53, 341.34 and 119.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.53, 341.34 and 119.26 is: 178.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.53 : 341.34 = 119.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.53/341.34 = 119.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.53x = 341.34 × 119.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.53x = 40,708.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,708.21/227.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.91

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