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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.85, 341.79 and 90.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.85, 341.79 and 90.93 is: 136.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.85 : 341.79 = 90.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.85/341.79 = 90.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.85x = 341.79 × 90.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.85x = 31,078.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,078.96/227.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.40

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