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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.53, 342.76 and 66.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.53, 342.76 and 66.18 is: 99.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.53 : 342.76 = 66.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.53/342.76 = 66.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.53x = 342.76 × 66.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.53x = 22,683.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,683.86/228.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.26

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