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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.04, 340.62 and 82.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.04, 340.62 and 82.80 is: 124.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.04 : 340.62 = 82.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.04/340.62 = 82.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.04x = 340.62 × 82.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.04x = 28,203.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,203.34/227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.22

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