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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.14, 342.23 and 83.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.14, 342.23 and 83.82 is: 125.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.14 : 342.23 = 83.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.14/342.23 = 83.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.14x = 342.23 × 83.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.14x = 28,685.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,685.72/228.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.74

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