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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.29, 342.33 and 106.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.29, 342.33 and 106.64 is: 159.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.29 : 342.33 = 106.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.29/342.33 = 106.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.29x = 342.33 × 106.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.29x = 36,506.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,506.21/228.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.91

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