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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.14, 341.96 and 83.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.14, 341.96 and 83.75 is: 125.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.14 : 341.96 = 83.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.14/341.96 = 83.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.14x = 341.96 × 83.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.14x = 28,639.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,639.15/228.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.54

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