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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.52, 341.44 and 99.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.52, 341.44 and 99.20 is: 148.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.52 : 341.44 = 99.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.52/341.44 = 99.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.52x = 341.44 × 99.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.52x = 33,870.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,870.85/227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.87

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