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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.92, 343.32 and 66.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.92, 343.32 and 66.61 is: 99.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.92 : 343.32 = 66.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.92/343.32 = 66.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.92x = 343.32 × 66.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.92x = 22,868.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,868.55/228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.90

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