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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.17, 342.16 and 81.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.17, 342.16 and 81.88 is: 122.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.17 : 342.16 = 81.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.17/342.16 = 81.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.17x = 342.16 × 81.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.17x = 28,014.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,014.35/228.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.78

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