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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.66, 343.02 and 66.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.66, 343.02 and 66.33 is: 99.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.66 : 343.02 = 66.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.66/343.02 = 66.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.66x = 343.02 × 66.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.66x = 22,752.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,752.52/228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.50

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