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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.41, 342.68 and 84.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.41, 342.68 and 84.14 is: 126.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.41 : 342.68 = 84.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.41/342.68 = 84.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.41x = 342.68 × 84.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.41x = 28,833.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,833.10/228.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.23

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