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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.44, 342.68 and 105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.44, 342.68 and 105.04 is: 157.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.44 : 342.68 = 105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.44/342.68 = 105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.44x = 342.68 × 105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.44x = 35,995.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,995.11/228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.57

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