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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.23, 342.40 and 83.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.23, 342.40 and 83.96 is: 125.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.23 : 342.40 = 83.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.23/342.40 = 83.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.23x = 342.40 × 83.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.23x = 28,747.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,747.48/228.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.96

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