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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.46, 342.72 and 82.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.46, 342.72 and 82.24 is: 123.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.46 : 342.72 = 82.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.46/342.72 = 82.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.46x = 342.72 × 82.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.46x = 28,185.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,185.29/228.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.37

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