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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.25, 342.38 and 57.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.25, 342.38 and 57.25 is: 85.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.25 : 342.38 = 57.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.25/342.38 = 57.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.25x = 342.38 × 57.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.25x = 19,601.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,601.26/228.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.88

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