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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.54, 342.77 and 84.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.54, 342.77 and 84.22 is: 126.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.54 : 342.77 = 84.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.54/342.77 = 84.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.54x = 342.77 × 84.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.54x = 28,867.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,867.67/228.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.32

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