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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.32, 340.69 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.32, 340.69 and 90.28 is: 135.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.32 : 340.69 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.32/340.69 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.32x = 340.69 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.32x = 30,757.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,757.49/227.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.30

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