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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.96, 341.82 and 81.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.96, 341.82 and 81.68 is: 122.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.96 : 341.82 = 81.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.96/341.82 = 81.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.96x = 341.82 × 81.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.96x = 27,918.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,918.15/227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.47

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