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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.23, 342.18 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.23, 342.18 and 106.32 is: 159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.23 : 342.18 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.23/342.18 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.23x = 342.18 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.23x = 36,380.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,380.58/228.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.40

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