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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.84, 341.76 and 99.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.84, 341.76 and 99.50 is: 149.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.84 : 341.76 = 99.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.84/341.76 = 99.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.84x = 341.76 × 99.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.84x = 34,005.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,005.12/227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.25

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