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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.95, 341.75 and 118.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.95, 341.75 and 118.15 is: 177.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.95 : 341.75 = 118.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.95/341.75 = 118.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.95x = 341.75 × 118.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.95x = 40,377.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,377.20/227.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.13

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