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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.36, 340.90 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.36, 340.90 and 99 is: 148.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.36 : 340.90 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.36/340.90 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.36x = 340.90 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.36x = 33,749.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,749.10/227.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.44

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