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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.81, 340.01 and 82.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.81, 340.01 and 82.49 is: 123.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.81 : 340.01 = 82.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.81/340.01 = 82.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.81x = 340.01 × 82.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.81x = 28,047.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,047.86/226.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.66

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