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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.82, 343.16 and 66.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.82, 343.16 and 66.54 is: 99.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.82 : 343.16 = 66.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.82/343.16 = 66.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.82x = 343.16 × 66.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.82x = 22,833.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,833.87/228.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.79

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