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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.93, 340.43 and 82.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.93, 340.43 and 82.64 is: 123.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.93 : 340.43 = 82.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.93/340.43 = 82.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.93x = 340.43 × 82.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.93x = 28,131.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,131.02/226.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.96

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