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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.84, 343.32 and 100.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.84, 343.32 and 100.56 is: 150.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.84 : 343.32 = 100.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.84/343.32 = 100.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.84x = 343.32 × 100.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.84x = 34,524.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,524.26/228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.87

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