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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.88, 343.18 and 66.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.88, 343.18 and 66.52 is: 99.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.88 : 343.18 = 66.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.88/343.18 = 66.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.88x = 343.18 × 66.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.88x = 22,828.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,828.33/228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.74

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