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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.85, 343.35 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.85, 343.35 and 107.20 is: 160.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.85 : 343.35 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.85/343.35 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.85x = 343.35 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.85x = 36,807.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,807.12/228.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.84

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