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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.55, 342.84 and 84.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.55, 342.84 and 84.26 is: 126.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.55 : 342.84 = 84.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.55/342.84 = 84.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.55x = 342.84 × 84.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.55x = 28,887.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,887.70/228.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.40

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