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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.84, 343.28 and 100.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.84, 343.28 and 100.52 is: 150.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.84 : 343.28 = 100.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.84/343.28 = 100.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.84x = 343.28 × 100.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.84x = 34,506.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,506.51/228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.79

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