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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.99, 343.42 and 66.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.99, 343.42 and 66.64 is: 99.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.99 : 343.42 = 66.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.99/343.42 = 66.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.99x = 343.42 × 66.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.99x = 22,884.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,884.73/228.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.94

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