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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.89, 341.75 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.89, 341.75 and 90.90 is: 136.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.89 : 341.75 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.89/341.75 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.89x = 341.75 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.89x = 31,065.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,065.08/227.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.32

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