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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.52, 342.94 and 100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.52, 342.94 and 100.20 is: 150.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.52 : 342.94 = 100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.52/342.94 = 100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.52x = 342.94 × 100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.52x = 34,362.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,362.59/228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.37

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