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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.92, 343.34 and 84.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.92, 343.34 and 84.60 is: 126.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.92 : 343.34 = 84.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.92/343.34 = 84.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.92x = 343.34 × 84.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.92x = 29,046.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,046.56/228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.89

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