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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.50, 342.82 and 82.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.50, 342.82 and 82.32 is: 123.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.50 : 342.82 = 82.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.50/342.82 = 82.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.50x = 342.82 × 82.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.50x = 28,220.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,220.94/228.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.51

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