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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.78, 343.20 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.78, 343.20 and 100.50 is: 150.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.78 : 343.20 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.78/343.20 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.78x = 343.20 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.78x = 34,491.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,491.60/228.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.76

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