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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.94, 341.64 and 119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.94, 341.64 and 119.52 is: 179.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.94 : 341.64 = 119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.94/341.64 = 119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.94x = 341.64 × 119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.94x = 40,832.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,832.81/227.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.14

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