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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.77, 341.70 and 90.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.77, 341.70 and 90.83 is: 136.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.77 : 341.70 = 90.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.77/341.70 = 90.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.77x = 341.70 × 90.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.77x = 31,036.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,036.61/227.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.26

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