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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.15, 342.12 and 83.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.15, 342.12 and 83.85 is: 125.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.15 : 342.12 = 83.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.15/342.12 = 83.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.15x = 342.12 × 83.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.15x = 28,686.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,686.76/228.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.74

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