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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.10, 343.71 and 66.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.10, 343.71 and 66.79 is: 100.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.10 : 343.71 = 66.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.10/343.71 = 66.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.10x = 343.71 × 66.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.10x = 22,955.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,955.53/229.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.20

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