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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.59, 344.32 and 67.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.59, 344.32 and 67.23 is: 100.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.59 : 344.32 = 67.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.59/344.32 = 67.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.59x = 344.32 × 67.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.59x = 23,148.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,148.47/229.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.83

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