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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.65, 342.99 and 107.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.65, 342.99 and 107.03 is: 160.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.65 : 342.99 = 107.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.65/342.99 = 107.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.65x = 342.99 × 107.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.65x = 36,710.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,710.22/228.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.55

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