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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.09, 342.34 and 106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.09, 342.34 and 106.30 is: 159.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.09 : 342.34 = 106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.09/342.34 = 106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.09x = 342.34 × 106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.09x = 36,390.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,390.74/228.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.55

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