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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.88, 341.62 and 90.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.88, 341.62 and 90.85 is: 136.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.88 : 341.62 = 90.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.88/341.62 = 90.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.88x = 341.62 × 90.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.88x = 31,035.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,035.10/227.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.19

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