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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.91, 343.21 and 84.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.91, 343.21 and 84.63 is: 126.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.91 : 343.21 = 84.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.91/343.21 = 84.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.91x = 343.21 × 84.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.91x = 29,045.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,045.86/228.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.89

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