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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.76, 343.19 and 66.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.76, 343.19 and 66.43 is: 99.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.76 : 343.19 = 66.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.76/343.19 = 66.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.76x = 343.19 × 66.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.76x = 22,798.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,798.11/228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.66

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