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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.76, 343.20 and 66.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.76, 343.20 and 66.45 is: 99.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.76 : 343.20 = 66.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.76/343.20 = 66.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.76x = 343.20 × 66.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.76x = 22,804.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,804.00/228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.68

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