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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.19, 340.79 and 98.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.19, 340.79 and 98.94 is: 148.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.19 : 340.79 = 98.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.19/340.79 = 98.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.19x = 340.79 × 98.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.19x = 33,717.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,717.76/227.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.41

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