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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.53, 341.13 and 90.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.53, 341.13 and 90.51 is: 135.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.53 : 341.13 = 90.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.53/341.13 = 90.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.53x = 341.13 × 90.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.53x = 30,875.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,875.68/227.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.70

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