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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.88, 343.34 and 84.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.88, 343.34 and 84.66 is: 127.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.88 : 343.34 = 84.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.88/343.34 = 84.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.88x = 343.34 × 84.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.88x = 29,067.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,067.16/228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.00

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