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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.85, 341.97 and 90.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.85, 341.97 and 90.99 is: 136.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.85 : 341.97 = 90.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.85/341.97 = 90.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.85x = 341.97 × 90.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.85x = 31,115.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,115.85/227.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.56

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