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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.53, 342.64 and 82.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.53, 342.64 and 82.21 is: 123.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.53 : 342.64 = 82.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.53/342.64 = 82.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.53x = 342.64 × 82.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.53x = 28,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,167.36/228.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.26

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