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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.59, 341.43 and 90.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.59, 341.43 and 90.70 is: 136.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.59 : 341.43 = 90.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.59/341.43 = 90.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.59x = 341.43 × 90.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.59x = 30,967.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,967.70/227.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.07

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