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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.61, 342.83 and 82.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.61, 342.83 and 82.33 is: 123.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.61 : 342.83 = 82.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.61/342.83 = 82.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.61x = 342.83 × 82.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.61x = 28,226.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,226.47/228.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.47

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