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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.66, 343.05 and 84.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.66, 343.05 and 84.39 is: 126.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.66 : 343.05 = 84.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.66/343.05 = 84.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.66x = 343.05 × 84.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.66x = 28,949.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,949.99/228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.61

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