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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.31, 342.47 and 57.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.31, 342.47 and 57.31 is: 85.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.31 : 342.47 = 57.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.31/342.47 = 57.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.31x = 342.47 × 57.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.31x = 19,627.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,627.81/228.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.97

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