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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.91, 343.29 and 82.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.91, 343.29 and 82.62 is: 123.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.91 : 343.29 = 82.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.91/343.29 = 82.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.91x = 343.29 × 82.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.91x = 28,362.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,362.62/228.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.90

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