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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.93, 345.10 and 108.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.93, 345.10 and 108.26 is: 162.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.93 : 345.10 = 108.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.93/345.10 = 108.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.93x = 345.10 × 108.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.93x = 37,360.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,360.53/229.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.49

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