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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.04, 341.98 and 104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.04, 341.98 and 104.55 is: 156.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.04 : 341.98 = 104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.04/341.98 = 104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.04x = 341.98 × 104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.04x = 35,753.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,753.44/228.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.79

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