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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.51, 342.54 and 82.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.51, 342.54 and 82.17 is: 123.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.51 : 342.54 = 82.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.51/342.54 = 82.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.51x = 342.54 × 82.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.51x = 28,146.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,146.51/228.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.17

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