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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.45, 340.96 and 83.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.45, 340.96 and 83.13 is: 124.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.45 : 340.96 = 83.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.45/340.96 = 83.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.45x = 340.96 × 83.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.45x = 28,344.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,344.00/227.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.62

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