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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.79, 340.20 and 82.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.79, 340.20 and 82.47 is: 123.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.79 : 340.20 = 82.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.79/340.20 = 82.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.79x = 340.20 × 82.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.79x = 28,056.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,056.29/226.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.71

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