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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.24, 342.08 and 83.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.24, 342.08 and 83.80 is: 125.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.24 : 342.08 = 83.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.24/342.08 = 83.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.24x = 342.08 × 83.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.24x = 28,666.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,666.30/228.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.60

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