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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.30, 342.47 and 84.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.30, 342.47 and 84.02 is: 126.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.30 : 342.47 = 84.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.30/342.47 = 84.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.30x = 342.47 × 84.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.30x = 28,774.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,774.33/228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.04

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