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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.92, 341.84 and 83.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.92, 341.84 and 83.60 is: 125.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.92 : 341.84 = 83.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.92/341.84 = 83.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.92x = 341.84 × 83.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.92x = 28,577.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,577.82/227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.39

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