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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.46, 344.28 and 85.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.46, 344.28 and 85.28 is: 127.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.46 : 344.28 = 85.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.46/344.28 = 85.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.46x = 344.28 × 85.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.46x = 29,360.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,360.20/229.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.95

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