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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.17, 343.31 and 107.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.17, 343.31 and 107.27 is: 160.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.17 : 343.31 = 107.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.17/343.31 = 107.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.17x = 343.31 × 107.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.17x = 36,824.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,824.61/229.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.69

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