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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.52, 341.03 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.52, 341.03 and 90.50 is: 135.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.52 : 341.03 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.52/341.03 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.52x = 341.03 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.52x = 30,861.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,861.74/227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.64

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