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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.88, 344.67 and 108.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.88, 344.67 and 108.23 is: 162.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.88 : 344.67 = 108.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.88/344.67 = 108.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.88x = 344.67 × 108.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.88x = 37,301.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,301.91/229.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.27

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