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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.13, 340.50 and 82.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.13, 340.50 and 82.75 is: 124.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.13 : 340.50 = 82.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.13/340.50 = 82.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.13x = 340.50 × 82.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.13x = 28,175.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,175.96/227.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.05

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