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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.21, 343.82 and 66.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.21, 343.82 and 66.89 is: 100.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.21 : 343.82 = 66.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.21/343.82 = 66.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.21x = 343.82 × 66.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.21x = 22,999.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,999.15/229.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.34

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