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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.68, 342.97 and 84.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.68, 342.97 and 84.37 is: 126.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.68 : 342.97 = 84.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.68/342.97 = 84.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.68x = 342.97 × 84.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.68x = 28,936.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,936.38/228.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.54

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