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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.97, 340.49 and 82.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.97, 340.49 and 82.66 is: 124.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.97 : 340.49 = 82.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.97/340.49 = 82.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.97x = 340.49 × 82.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.97x = 28,144.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,144.90/226.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.00

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