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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.67, 344.42 and 67.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.67, 344.42 and 67.30 is: 100.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.67 : 344.42 = 67.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.67/344.42 = 67.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.67x = 344.42 × 67.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.67x = 23,178.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,178.52/229.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.92

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