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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.26, 343.83 and 107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.26, 343.83 and 107.28 is: 160.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.26 : 343.83 = 107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.26/343.83 = 107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.26x = 343.83 × 107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.26x = 36,886.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,886.08/229.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.89

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