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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.15, 342.24 and 81.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.15, 342.24 and 81.94 is: 122.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.15 : 342.24 = 81.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.15/342.24 = 81.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.15x = 342.24 × 81.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.15x = 28,041.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,041.43/228.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.91

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