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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.19, 342.29 and 106.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.19, 342.29 and 106.45 is: 159.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.19 : 342.29 = 106.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.19/342.29 = 106.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.19x = 342.29 × 106.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.19x = 36,436.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,436.77/228.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.68

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