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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.33, 343.95 and 66.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.33, 343.95 and 66.97 is: 100.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.33 : 343.95 = 66.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.33/343.95 = 66.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.33x = 343.95 × 66.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.33x = 23,034.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,034.33/229.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.44

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