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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.18, 343.07 and 159.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.18, 343.07 and 159.99 is: 240.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.18 : 343.07 = 159.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.18/343.07 = 159.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.18x = 343.07 × 159.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.18x = 54,886.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,886.97/228.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.54

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