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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.05, 343.51 and 66.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.05, 343.51 and 66.71 is: 100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.05 : 343.51 = 66.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.05/343.51 = 66.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.05x = 343.51 × 66.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.05x = 22,916.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,916.24/229.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.05

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