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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.96, 343.30 and 107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.96, 343.30 and 107.26 is: 160.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.96 : 343.30 = 107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.96/343.30 = 107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.96x = 343.30 × 107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.96x = 36,822.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,822.36/228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.82

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