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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.55, 344.34 and 67.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.55, 344.34 and 67.23 is: 100.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.55 : 344.34 = 67.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.55/344.34 = 67.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.55x = 344.34 × 67.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.55x = 23,149.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,149.98/229.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.85

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