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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.20, 342.26 and 65.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.20, 342.26 and 65.85 is: 98.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.20 : 342.26 = 65.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.20/342.26 = 65.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.20x = 342.26 × 65.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.20x = 22,535.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,535.95/228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.76

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