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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.85, 343.40 and 97.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.85, 343.40 and 97.07 is: 145.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.85 : 343.40 = 97.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.85/343.40 = 97.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.85x = 343.40 × 97.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.85x = 33,332.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,332.36/228.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.65

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