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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.40, 342.62 and 84.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.40, 342.62 and 84.09 is: 126.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.40 : 342.62 = 84.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.40/342.62 = 84.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.40x = 342.62 × 84.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.40x = 28,809.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,809.41/228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.14

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