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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.19, 342.02 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.19, 342.02 and 106.20 is: 159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.19 : 342.02 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.19/342.02 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.19x = 342.02 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.19x = 36,322.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,322.52/228.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.18

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