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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.52, 342.78 and 66.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.52, 342.78 and 66.19 is: 99.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.52 : 342.78 = 66.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.52/342.78 = 66.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.52x = 342.78 × 66.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.52x = 22,688.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,688.61/228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.29

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