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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.72, 343.08 and 57.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.72, 343.08 and 57.72 is: 86.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.72 : 343.08 = 57.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.72/343.08 = 57.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.72x = 343.08 × 57.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.72x = 19,802.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,802.58/228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.58

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