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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.87, 341.97 and 118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.87, 341.97 and 118.12 is: 177.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.87 : 341.97 = 118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.87/341.97 = 118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.87x = 341.97 × 118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.87x = 40,393.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,393.50/227.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.27

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