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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.64, 343.02 and 66.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.64, 343.02 and 66.32 is: 99.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.64 : 343.02 = 66.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.64/343.02 = 66.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.64x = 343.02 × 66.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.64x = 22,749.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,749.09/228.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.50

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