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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.18, 341.82 and 106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.18, 341.82 and 106.29 is: 159.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.18 : 341.82 = 106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.18/341.82 = 106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.18x = 341.82 × 106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.18x = 36,332.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,332.05/228.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.23

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