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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.21, 340.83 and 82.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.21, 340.83 and 82.93 is: 124.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.21 : 340.83 = 82.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.21/340.83 = 82.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.21x = 340.83 × 82.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.21x = 28,264.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,264.18/227.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.40

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