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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.05, 342.10 and 81.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.05, 342.10 and 81.77 is: 122.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.05 : 342.10 = 81.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.05/342.10 = 81.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.05x = 342.10 × 81.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.05x = 27,974.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,974.17/228.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.67

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