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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.88, 342 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.88, 342 and 118.08 is: 177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.88 : 342 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.88/342 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.88x = 342 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.88x = 40,383.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,383.36/227.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.21

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