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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.45, 342.63 and 66.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.45, 342.63 and 66.10 is: 99.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.45 : 342.63 = 66.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.45/342.63 = 66.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.45x = 342.63 × 66.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.45x = 22,646.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,646.13/228.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.13

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