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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.18, 340.55 and 90.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.18, 340.55 and 90.19 is: 135.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.18 : 340.55 = 90.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.18/340.55 = 90.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.18x = 340.55 × 90.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.18x = 30,713.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,713.58/227.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.20

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