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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.29, 340.83 and 90.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.29, 340.83 and 90.23 is: 135.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.29 : 340.83 = 90.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.29/340.83 = 90.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.29x = 340.83 × 90.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.29x = 30,750.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,750.94/227.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.30

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