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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.75, 343.12 and 107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.75, 343.12 and 107.25 is: 160.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.75 : 343.12 = 107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.75/343.12 = 107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.75x = 343.12 × 107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.75x = 36,799.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,799.62/228.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.87

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