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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.80, 344.67 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.80, 344.67 and 108 is: 161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.80 : 344.67 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.80/344.67 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.80x = 344.67 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.80x = 37,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,224.36/229.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.99

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