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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227, 340.24 and 90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227, 340.24 and 90 is: 134.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227 : 340.24 = 90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227/340.24 = 90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227x = 340.24 × 90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227x = 30,621.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,621.60/227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.90

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