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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.57, 342.84 and 57.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.57, 342.84 and 57.57 is: 86.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.57 : 342.84 = 57.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.57/342.84 = 57.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.57x = 342.84 × 57.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.57x = 19,737.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,737.30/228.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.35

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