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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.26, 342.51 and 100.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.26, 342.51 and 100.10 is: 150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.26 : 342.51 = 100.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.26/342.51 = 100.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.26x = 342.51 × 100.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.26x = 34,285.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,285.25/228.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.20

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