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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.39, 340.99 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.39, 340.99 and 90.59 is: 135.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.39 : 340.99 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.39/340.99 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.39x = 340.99 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.39x = 30,888.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,888.35/227.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.84

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