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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.89, 343.41 and 66.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.89, 343.41 and 66.58 is: 99.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.89 : 343.41 = 66.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.89/343.41 = 66.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.89x = 343.41 × 66.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.89x = 22,863.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,863.13/228.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.89

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