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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.51, 342.72 and 84.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.51, 342.72 and 84.20 is: 126.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.51 : 342.72 = 84.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.51/342.72 = 84.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.51x = 342.72 × 84.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.51x = 28,855.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,855.31/228.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.28

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