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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.33, 342.51 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.33, 342.51 and 66 is: 99.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.33 : 342.51 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.33/342.51 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.33x = 342.51 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.33x = 22,605.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,605.66/228.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.00

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