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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.32, 340.94 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.32, 340.94 and 99 is: 148.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.32 : 340.94 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.32/340.94 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.32x = 340.94 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.32x = 33,753.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,753.06/227.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.48

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