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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.14, 343.71 and 66.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.14, 343.71 and 66.84 is: 100.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.14 : 343.71 = 66.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.14/343.71 = 66.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.14x = 343.71 × 66.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.14x = 22,973.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,973.58/229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.26

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