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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.28, 341.04 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.28, 341.04 and 99 is: 148.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.28 : 341.04 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.28/341.04 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.28x = 341.04 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.28x = 33,762.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,762.96/227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.55

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