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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.84, 343.48 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.84, 343.48 and 107.22 is: 160.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.84 : 343.48 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.84/343.48 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.84x = 343.48 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.84x = 36,827.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,827.93/228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.93

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