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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229, 343.28 and 107.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229, 343.28 and 107.33 is: 160.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229 : 343.28 = 107.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229/343.28 = 107.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229x = 343.28 × 107.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229x = 36,844.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,844.24/229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.89

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