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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.98, 341.49 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.98, 341.49 and 119.44 is: 178.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.98 : 341.49 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.98/341.49 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.98x = 341.49 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.98x = 40,786.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,786.97/227.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.91

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