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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.10, 342.22 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.10, 342.22 and 106.32 is: 159.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.10 : 342.22 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.10/342.22 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.10x = 342.22 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.10x = 36,384.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,384.83/228.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.51

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