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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.90, 343.19 and 107.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.90, 343.19 and 107.09 is: 160.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.90 : 343.19 = 107.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.90/343.19 = 107.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.90x = 343.19 × 107.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.90x = 36,752.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,752.22/228.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.56

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