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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.16, 340.58 and 90.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.16, 340.58 and 90.17 is: 135.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.16 : 340.58 = 90.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.16/340.58 = 90.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.16x = 340.58 × 90.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.16x = 30,709.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,709.47/227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.19

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