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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.10, 340.57 and 80.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.10, 340.57 and 80.83 is: 121.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.10 : 340.57 = 80.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.10/340.57 = 80.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.10x = 340.57 × 80.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.10x = 27,527.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,527.15/227.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.21

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