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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.72, 344.82 and 85.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.72, 344.82 and 85.48 is: 128.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.72 : 344.82 = 85.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.72/344.82 = 85.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.72x = 344.82 × 85.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.72x = 29,475.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,475.21/229.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.31

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