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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.36, 342.60 and 100.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.36, 342.60 and 100.14 is: 150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.36 : 342.60 = 100.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.36/342.60 = 100.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.36x = 342.60 × 100.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.36x = 34,307.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,307.96/228.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.24

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