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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.22, 342.32 and 83.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.22, 342.32 and 83.94 is: 125.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.22 : 342.32 = 83.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.22/342.32 = 83.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.22x = 342.32 × 83.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.22x = 28,734.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,734.34/228.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.91

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