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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.74, 343.10 and 66.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.74, 343.10 and 66.41 is: 99.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.74 : 343.10 = 66.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.74/343.10 = 66.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.74x = 343.10 × 66.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.74x = 22,783.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,783.22/228.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.61

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