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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.97, 344.96 and 67.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.97, 344.96 and 67.67 is: 101.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.97 : 344.96 = 67.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.97/344.96 = 67.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.97x = 344.96 × 67.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.97x = 23,341.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,341.38/229.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.50

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