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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.18, 342.04 and 106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.18, 342.04 and 106.22 is: 159.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.18 : 342.04 = 106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.18/342.04 = 106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.18x = 342.04 × 106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.18x = 36,331.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,331.49/228.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.22

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