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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229, 343.56 and 100.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229, 343.56 and 100.84 is: 151.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229 : 343.56 = 100.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229/343.56 = 100.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229x = 343.56 × 100.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229x = 34,644.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,644.59/229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.29

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