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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.07, 341.90 and 83.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.07, 341.90 and 83.76 is: 125.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.07 : 341.90 = 83.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.07/341.90 = 83.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.07x = 341.90 × 83.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.07x = 28,637.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,637.54/228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.56

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