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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.90, 343.56 and 107.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.90, 343.56 and 107.11 is: 160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.90 : 343.56 = 107.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.90/343.56 = 107.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.90x = 343.56 × 107.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.90x = 36,798.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,798.71/228.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.76

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