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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.55, 344.21 and 67.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.55, 344.21 and 67.19 is: 100.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.55 : 344.21 = 67.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.55/344.21 = 67.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.55x = 344.21 × 67.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.55x = 23,127.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,127.47/229.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.75

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