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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.72, 341.63 and 83.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.72, 341.63 and 83.45 is: 125.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.72 : 341.63 = 83.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.72/341.63 = 83.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.72x = 341.63 × 83.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.72x = 28,509.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,509.02/227.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.19

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