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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.04, 342.12 and 106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.04, 342.12 and 106.27 is: 159.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.04 : 342.12 = 106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.04/342.12 = 106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.04x = 342.12 × 106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.04x = 36,357.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,357.09/228.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.43

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