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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.28, 342.26 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.28, 342.26 and 106.47 is: 159.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.28 : 342.26 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.28/342.26 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.28x = 342.26 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.28x = 36,440.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,440.42/228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.63

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