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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.03, 341.97 and 65.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.03, 341.97 and 65.72 is: 98.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.03 : 341.97 = 65.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.03/341.97 = 65.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.03x = 341.97 × 65.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.03x = 22,474.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,474.27/228.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.56

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