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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.68, 341.36 and 119.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.68, 341.36 and 119.54 is: 179.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.68 : 341.36 = 119.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.68/341.36 = 119.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.68x = 341.36 × 119.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.68x = 40,806.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,806.88/227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.23

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