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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.92, 341.96 and 90.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.92, 341.96 and 90.93 is: 136.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.92 : 341.96 = 90.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.92/341.96 = 90.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.92x = 341.96 × 90.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.92x = 31,093.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,093.33/227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.42

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