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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.71, 342.79 and 105.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.71, 342.79 and 105.29 is: 157.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.71 : 342.79 = 105.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.71/342.79 = 105.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.71x = 342.79 × 105.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.71x = 36,092.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,092.36/228.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.81

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