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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.90, 341.84 and 119.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.90, 341.84 and 119.67 is: 179.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.90 : 341.84 = 119.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.90/341.84 = 119.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.90x = 341.84 × 119.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.90x = 40,907.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,907.39/227.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.50

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