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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.61, 344.42 and 85.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.61, 344.42 and 85.33 is: 128.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.61 : 344.42 = 85.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.61/344.42 = 85.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.61x = 344.42 × 85.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.61x = 29,389.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,389.36/229.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.00

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