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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.18, 342.26 and 63.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.18, 342.26 and 63.65 is: 95.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.18 : 342.26 = 63.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.18/342.26 = 63.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.18x = 342.26 × 63.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.18x = 21,784.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,784.85/228.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.47

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