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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227, 340.50 and 90.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227, 340.50 and 90.11 is: 135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227 : 340.50 = 90.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227/340.50 = 90.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227x = 340.50 × 90.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227x = 30,682.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,682.46/227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.17

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