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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.63, 344.40 and 67.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.63, 344.40 and 67.27 is: 100.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.63 : 344.40 = 67.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.63/344.40 = 67.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.63x = 344.40 × 67.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.63x = 23,167.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,167.79/229.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.89

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