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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.35, 342.62 and 106.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.35, 342.62 and 106.69 is: 160.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.35 : 342.62 = 106.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.35/342.62 = 106.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.35x = 342.62 × 106.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.35x = 36,553.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,553.54/228.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.08

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