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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.43, 340.84 and 83.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.43, 340.84 and 83.01 is: 124.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.43 : 340.84 = 83.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.43/340.84 = 83.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.43x = 340.84 × 83.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.43x = 28,293.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,293.13/227.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.40

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