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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.89, 344.62 and 85.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.89, 344.62 and 85.50 is: 128.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.89 : 344.62 = 85.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.89/344.62 = 85.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.89x = 344.62 × 85.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.89x = 29,465.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,465.01/229.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.17

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