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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.38, 343.97 and 85.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.38, 343.97 and 85.07 is: 127.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.38 : 343.97 = 85.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.38/343.97 = 85.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.38x = 343.97 × 85.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.38x = 29,259.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,259.38/229.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.56

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