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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.69, 341.61 and 119.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.69, 341.61 and 119.46 is: 179.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.69 : 341.61 = 119.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.69/341.61 = 119.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.69x = 341.61 × 119.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.69x = 40,808.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,808.73/227.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.23

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