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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.95, 341.85 and 90.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.95, 341.85 and 90.97 is: 136.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.95 : 341.85 = 90.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.95/341.85 = 90.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.95x = 341.85 × 90.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.95x = 31,098.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,098.09/227.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.43

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