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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.46, 342.78 and 84.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.46, 342.78 and 84.28 is: 126.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.46 : 342.78 = 84.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.46/342.78 = 84.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.46x = 342.78 × 84.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.46x = 28,889.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,889.50/228.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.45

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