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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228, 341.94 and 65.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228, 341.94 and 65.68 is: 98.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228 : 341.94 = 65.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228/341.94 = 65.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228x = 341.94 × 65.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228x = 22,458.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,458.62/228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.50

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