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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.62, 342.78 and 105.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.62, 342.78 and 105.17 is: 157.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.62 : 342.78 = 105.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.62/342.78 = 105.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.62x = 342.78 × 105.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.62x = 36,050.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,050.17/228.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.69

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