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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.18, 340.81 and 90.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.18, 340.81 and 90.17 is: 135.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.18 : 340.81 = 90.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.18/340.81 = 90.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.18x = 340.81 × 90.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.18x = 30,728.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,728.91/227.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.27

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