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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.76, 341.32 and 119.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.76, 341.32 and 119.33 is: 178.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.76 : 341.32 = 119.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.76/341.32 = 119.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.76x = 341.32 × 119.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.76x = 40,729.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,729.72/227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.83

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