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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.78, 342.96 and 82.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.78, 342.96 and 82.50 is: 123.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.78 : 342.96 = 82.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.78/342.96 = 82.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.78x = 342.96 × 82.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.78x = 28,294.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,294.20/228.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.67

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