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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.93, 342.21 and 118.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.93, 342.21 and 118.33 is: 177.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.93 : 342.21 = 118.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.93/342.21 = 118.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.93x = 342.21 × 118.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.93x = 40,494.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,494.56/227.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.66

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