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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.09, 342.14 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.09, 342.14 and 106.32 is: 159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.09 : 342.14 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.09/342.14 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.09x = 342.14 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.09x = 36,375.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,375.79/228.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.48

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