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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.97, 340.44 and 90.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.97, 340.44 and 90.03 is: 135.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.97 : 340.44 = 90.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.97/340.44 = 90.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.97x = 340.44 × 90.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.97x = 30,649.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,649.81/226.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.04

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