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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.06, 342 and 65.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.06, 342 and 65.76 is: 98.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.06 : 342 = 65.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.06/342 = 65.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.06x = 342 × 65.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.06x = 22,489.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,489.92/228.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.61

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