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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.76, 344.67 and 108.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.76, 344.67 and 108.04 is: 162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.76 : 344.67 = 108.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.76/344.67 = 108.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.76x = 344.67 × 108.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.76x = 37,238.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,238.15/229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.07

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