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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.61, 342.96 and 84.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.61, 342.96 and 84.32 is: 126.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.61 : 342.96 = 84.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.61/342.96 = 84.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.61x = 342.96 × 84.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.61x = 28,916.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,916.25/228.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.49

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