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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.26, 340.84 and 82.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.26, 340.84 and 82.98 is: 124.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.26 : 340.84 = 82.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.26/340.84 = 82.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.26x = 340.84 × 82.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.26x = 28,282.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,282.90/227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.45

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