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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.99, 341.31 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.99, 341.31 and 118.04 is: 176.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.99 : 341.31 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.99/341.31 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.99x = 341.31 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.99x = 40,286.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,286.53/227.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.71

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