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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.94, 343.42 and 66.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.94, 343.42 and 66.62 is: 99.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.94 : 343.42 = 66.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.94/343.42 = 66.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.94x = 343.42 × 66.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.94x = 22,878.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,878.64/228.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.93

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