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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.44, 342.60 and 66.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.44, 342.60 and 66.14 is: 99.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.44 : 342.60 = 66.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.44/342.60 = 66.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.44x = 342.60 × 66.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.44x = 22,659.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,659.56/228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.19

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