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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.80, 341.67 and 90.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.80, 341.67 and 90.82 is: 136.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.80 : 341.67 = 90.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.80/341.67 = 90.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.80x = 341.67 × 90.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.80x = 31,028.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,028.76/227.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.21

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