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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.51, 341.38 and 90.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.51, 341.38 and 90.67 is: 136.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.51 : 341.38 = 90.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.51/341.38 = 90.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.51x = 341.38 × 90.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.51x = 30,952.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,952.92/227.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.05

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