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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.73, 343 and 107.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.73, 343 and 107.03 is: 160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.73 : 343 = 107.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.73/343 = 107.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.73x = 343 × 107.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.73x = 36,711.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,711.29/228.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.50

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