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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.04, 342.11 and 65.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.04, 342.11 and 65.73 is: 98.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.04 : 342.11 = 65.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.04/342.11 = 65.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.04x = 342.11 × 65.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.04x = 22,486.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,486.89/228.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.61

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