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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.07, 342.09 and 57.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.07, 342.09 and 57.07 is: 85.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.07 : 342.09 = 57.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.07/342.09 = 57.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.07x = 342.09 × 57.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.07x = 19,523.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,523.08/228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.60

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