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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.94, 343.19 and 84.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.94, 343.19 and 84.62 is: 126.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.94 : 343.19 = 84.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.94/343.19 = 84.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.94x = 343.19 × 84.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.94x = 29,040.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,040.31/228.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.85

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