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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.16, 340.53 and 90.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.16, 340.53 and 90.18 is: 135.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.16 : 340.53 = 90.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.16/340.53 = 90.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.16x = 340.53 × 90.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.16x = 30,709.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,709.00/227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.19

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