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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.12, 340.65 and 82.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.12, 340.65 and 82.82 is: 124.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.12 : 340.65 = 82.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.12/340.65 = 82.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.12x = 340.65 × 82.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.12x = 28,212.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,212.63/227.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.22

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