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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.25, 340.88 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.25, 340.88 and 99 is: 148.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.25 : 340.88 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.25/340.88 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.25x = 340.88 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.25x = 33,746.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,746.63/227.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.50

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