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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.73, 344.34 and 107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.73, 344.34 and 107.88 is: 161.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.73 : 344.34 = 107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.73/344.34 = 107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.73x = 344.34 × 107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.73x = 37,147.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,147.40/229.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.70

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