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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.78, 342.94 and 84.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.78, 342.94 and 84.38 is: 126.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.78 : 342.94 = 84.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.78/342.94 = 84.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.78x = 342.94 × 84.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.78x = 28,937.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,937.28/228.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.49

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