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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.55, 342.80 and 84.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.55, 342.80 and 84.25 is: 126.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.55 : 342.80 = 84.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.55/342.80 = 84.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.55x = 342.80 × 84.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.55x = 28,880.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,880.90/228.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.37

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