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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.54, 341.39 and 99.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.54, 341.39 and 99.30 is: 148.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.54 : 341.39 = 99.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.54/341.39 = 99.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.54x = 341.39 × 99.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.54x = 33,900.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,900.03/227.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.98

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