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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.53, 344.30 and 67.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.53, 344.30 and 67.22 is: 100.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.53 : 344.30 = 67.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.53/344.30 = 67.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.53x = 344.30 × 67.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.53x = 23,143.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,143.85/229.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.83

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