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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.29, 341.10 and 90.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.29, 341.10 and 90.43 is: 135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.29 : 341.10 = 90.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.29/341.10 = 90.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.29x = 341.10 × 90.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.29x = 30,846.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,846.99/227.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.72

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