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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.96, 343.44 and 66.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.96, 343.44 and 66.65 is: 99.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.96 : 343.44 = 66.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.96/343.44 = 66.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.96x = 343.44 × 66.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.96x = 22,888.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,888.56/228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.97

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