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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.47, 344.22 and 67.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.47, 344.22 and 67.16 is: 100.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.47 : 344.22 = 67.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.47/344.22 = 67.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.47x = 344.22 × 67.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.47x = 23,118.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,118.42/229.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.75

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