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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.41, 342.63 and 84.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.41, 342.63 and 84.13 is: 126.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.41 : 342.63 = 84.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.41/342.63 = 84.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.41x = 342.63 × 84.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.41x = 28,823.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,823.75/228.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.20

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