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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.97, 343.50 and 66.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.97, 343.50 and 66.66 is: 100.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.97 : 343.50 = 66.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.97/343.50 = 66.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.97x = 343.50 × 66.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.97x = 22,897.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,897.71/228.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.00

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