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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.65, 342.91 and 66.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.65, 342.91 and 66.31 is: 99.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.65 : 342.91 = 66.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.65/342.91 = 66.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.65x = 342.91 × 66.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.65x = 22,738.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,738.36/228.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.45

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