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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.35, 343.96 and 107.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.35, 343.96 and 107.49 is: 161.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.35 : 343.96 = 107.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.35/343.96 = 107.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.35x = 343.96 × 107.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.35x = 36,972.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,972.26/229.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.20

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