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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.32, 342.06 and 159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.32, 342.06 and 159.74 is: 239.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.32 : 342.06 = 159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.32/342.06 = 159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.32x = 342.06 × 159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.32x = 54,640.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,640.66/228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.32

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