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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.82, 342.97 and 100.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.82, 342.97 and 100.46 is: 150.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.82 : 342.97 = 100.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.82/342.97 = 100.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.82x = 342.97 × 100.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.82x = 34,454.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,454.77/228.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.58

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