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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.34, 344.03 and 67.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.34, 344.03 and 67.03 is: 100.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.34 : 344.03 = 67.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.34/344.03 = 67.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.34x = 344.03 × 67.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.34x = 23,060.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,060.33/229.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.55

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