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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.94, 343.43 and 66.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.94, 343.43 and 66.62 is: 99.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.94 : 343.43 = 66.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.94/343.43 = 66.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.94x = 343.43 × 66.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.94x = 22,879.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,879.31/228.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.94

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