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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.11, 343.52 and 82.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.11, 343.52 and 82.83 is: 124.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.11 : 343.52 = 82.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.11/343.52 = 82.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.11x = 343.52 × 82.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.11x = 28,453.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,453.76/229.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.19

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