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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.37, 342.75 and 106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.37, 342.75 and 106.70 is: 160.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.37 : 342.75 = 106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.37/342.75 = 106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.37x = 342.75 × 106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.37x = 36,569.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,569.71/228.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.14

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