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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.85, 343.17 and 84.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.85, 343.17 and 84.60 is: 126.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.85 : 343.17 = 84.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.85/343.17 = 84.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.85x = 343.17 × 84.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.85x = 29,032.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,032.18/228.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.86

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