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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.76, 344.59 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.76, 344.59 and 85.44 is: 128.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.76 : 344.59 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.76/344.59 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.76x = 344.59 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.76x = 29,441.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,441.77/229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.14

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