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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.44, 340.92 and 99.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.44, 340.92 and 99.04 is: 148.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.44 : 340.92 = 99.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.44/340.92 = 99.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.44x = 340.92 × 99.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.44x = 33,764.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,764.72/227.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.46

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