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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.68, 341.30 and 90.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.68, 341.30 and 90.68 is: 135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.68 : 341.30 = 90.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.68/341.30 = 90.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.68x = 341.30 × 90.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.68x = 30,947.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,947.60/227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.93

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