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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.94, 341.67 and 99.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.94, 341.67 and 99.54 is: 149.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.94 : 341.67 = 99.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.94/341.67 = 99.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.94x = 341.67 × 99.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.94x = 34,009.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,009.83/227.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.21

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