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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.17, 340.79 and 82.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.17, 340.79 and 82.86 is: 124.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.17 : 340.79 = 82.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.17/340.79 = 82.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.17x = 340.79 × 82.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.17x = 28,237.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,237.86/227.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.30

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