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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.80, 343.32 and 107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.80, 343.32 and 107.12 is: 160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.80 : 343.32 = 107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.80/343.32 = 107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.80x = 343.32 × 107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.80x = 36,776.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,776.44/228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.74

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