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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.97, 341.70 and 90.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.97, 341.70 and 90.83 is: 136.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.97 : 341.70 = 90.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.97/341.70 = 90.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.97x = 341.70 × 90.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.97x = 31,034.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,034.90/227.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.14

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