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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.12, 342.16 and 65.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.12, 342.16 and 65.80 is: 98.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.12 : 342.16 = 65.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.12/342.16 = 65.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.12x = 342.16 × 65.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.12x = 22,514.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,514.13/228.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.69

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