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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.86, 340.14 and 82.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.86, 340.14 and 82.50 is: 123.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.86 : 340.14 = 82.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.86/340.14 = 82.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.86x = 340.14 × 82.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.86x = 28,061.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,061.55/226.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.70

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