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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.56, 342.84 and 57.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.56, 342.84 and 57.56 is: 86.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.56 : 342.84 = 57.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.56/342.84 = 57.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.56x = 342.84 × 57.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.56x = 19,734.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,734.94/228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.34

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