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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.84, 341.58 and 99.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.84, 341.58 and 99.52 is: 149.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.84 : 341.58 = 99.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.84/341.58 = 99.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.84x = 341.58 × 99.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.84x = 33,994.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,994.04/227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.20

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