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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.72, 343.13 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.72, 343.13 and 84.44 is: 126.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.72 : 343.13 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.72/343.13 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.72x = 343.13 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.72x = 28,973.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,973.90/228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.68

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