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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.65, 344.39 and 85.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.65, 344.39 and 85.38 is: 128.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.65 : 344.39 = 85.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.65/344.39 = 85.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.65x = 344.39 × 85.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.65x = 29,403.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,403.59/229.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.04

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