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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.93, 341.59 and 83.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.93, 341.59 and 83.51 is: 125.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.93 : 341.59 = 83.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.93/341.59 = 83.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.93x = 341.59 × 83.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.93x = 28,526.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,526.18/227.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.15

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