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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.61, 342.89 and 64.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.61, 342.89 and 64.07 is: 96.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.61 : 342.89 = 64.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.61/342.89 = 64.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.61x = 342.89 × 64.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.61x = 21,968.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,968.96/228.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.10

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