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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.65, 344.43 and 85.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.65, 344.43 and 85.29 is: 127.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.65 : 344.43 = 85.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.65/344.43 = 85.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.65x = 344.43 × 85.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.65x = 29,376.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,376.43/229.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.92

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