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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.09, 340.79 and 88.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.09, 340.79 and 88.39 is: 132.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.09 : 340.79 = 88.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.09/340.79 = 88.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.09x = 340.79 × 88.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.09x = 30,122.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,122.43/227.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.65

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