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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.78, 341.46 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.78, 341.46 and 119.44 is: 179.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.78 : 341.46 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.78/341.46 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.78x = 341.46 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.78x = 40,783.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,783.98/227.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.05

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