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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.75, 346.19 and 66.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.75, 346.19 and 66.22 is: 99.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.75 : 346.19 = 66.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.75/346.19 = 66.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.75x = 346.19 × 66.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.75x = 22,923.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,923.51/230.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.34

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