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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.89, 343.35 and 66.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.89, 343.35 and 66.56 is: 99.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.89 : 343.35 = 66.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.89/343.35 = 66.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.89x = 343.35 × 66.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.89x = 22,854.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,854.48/228.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.85

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