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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.87, 344.63 and 108.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.87, 344.63 and 108.07 is: 162.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.87 : 344.63 = 108.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.87/344.63 = 108.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.87x = 344.63 × 108.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.87x = 37,243.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,243.57/229.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.02

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