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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.86, 341.59 and 90.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.86, 341.59 and 90.88 is: 136.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.86 : 341.59 = 90.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.86/341.59 = 90.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.86x = 341.59 × 90.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.86x = 31,041.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,041.54/227.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.23

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