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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.05, 341.96 and 65.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.05, 341.96 and 65.69 is: 98.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.05 : 341.96 = 65.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.05/341.96 = 65.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.05x = 341.96 × 65.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.05x = 22,463.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,463.35/228.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.50

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