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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.83, 341.88 and 90.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.83, 341.88 and 90.97 is: 136.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.83 : 341.88 = 90.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.83/341.88 = 90.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.83x = 341.88 × 90.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.83x = 31,100.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,100.82/227.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.51

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