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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.71, 342.88 and 84.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.71, 342.88 and 84.40 is: 126.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.71 : 342.88 = 84.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.71/342.88 = 84.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.71x = 342.88 × 84.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.71x = 28,938.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,938.00/228.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.53

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