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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.93, 344.92 and 67.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.93, 344.92 and 67.62 is: 101.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.93 : 344.92 = 67.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.93/344.92 = 67.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.93x = 344.92 × 67.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.93x = 23,323.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,323.49/229.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.44

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