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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.52, 344.28 and 67.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.52, 344.28 and 67.21 is: 100.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.52 : 344.28 = 67.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.52/344.28 = 67.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.52x = 344.28 × 67.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.52x = 23,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,139.06/229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.82

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