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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.99, 343.42 and 66.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.99, 343.42 and 66.68 is: 100.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.99 : 343.42 = 66.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.99/343.42 = 66.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.99x = 343.42 × 66.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.99x = 22,899.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,899.25/228.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.00

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