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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.76, 341.72 and 83.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.76, 341.72 and 83.56 is: 125.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.76 : 341.72 = 83.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.76/341.72 = 83.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.76x = 341.72 × 83.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.76x = 28,554.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,554.12/227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.37

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