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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.15, 342 and 106.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.15, 342 and 106.35 is: 159.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.15 : 342 = 106.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.15/342 = 106.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.15x = 342 × 106.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.15x = 36,371.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,371.70/228.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.42

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