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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.78, 343.13 and 107.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.78, 343.13 and 107.01 is: 160.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.78 : 343.13 = 107.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.78/343.13 = 107.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.78x = 343.13 × 107.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.78x = 36,717.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,717.81/228.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.49

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