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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.91, 344.70 and 85.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.91, 344.70 and 85.50 is: 128.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.91 : 344.70 = 85.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.91/344.70 = 85.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.91x = 344.70 × 85.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.91x = 29,471.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,471.85/229.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.19

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