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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.82, 344.88 and 85.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.82, 344.88 and 85.54 is: 128.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.82 : 344.88 = 85.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.82/344.88 = 85.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.82x = 344.88 × 85.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.82x = 29,501.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,501.04/229.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.37

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