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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.65, 343.03 and 66.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.65, 343.03 and 66.34 is: 99.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.65 : 343.03 = 66.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.65/343.03 = 66.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.65x = 343.03 × 66.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.65x = 22,756.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,756.61/228.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.53

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