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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.44, 342.43 and 106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.44, 342.43 and 106.79 is: 160.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.44 : 342.43 = 106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.44/342.43 = 106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.44x = 342.43 × 106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.44x = 36,566.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,566.12/228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.07

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