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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.52, 344.34 and 85.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.52, 344.34 and 85.25 is: 127.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.52 : 344.34 = 85.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.52/344.34 = 85.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.52x = 344.34 × 85.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.52x = 29,353.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,353.26/229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.89

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