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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.75, 343.21 and 100.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.75, 343.21 and 100.41 is: 150.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.75 : 343.21 = 100.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.75/343.21 = 100.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.75x = 343.21 × 100.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.75x = 34,460.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,460.37/228.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.65

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