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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.43, 342.85 and 106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.43, 342.85 and 106.76 is: 160.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.43 : 342.85 = 106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.43/342.85 = 106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.43x = 342.85 × 106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.43x = 36,601.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,601.28/228.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.23

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