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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.47, 342.81 and 106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.47, 342.81 and 106.70 is: 160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.47 : 342.81 = 106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.47/342.81 = 106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.47x = 342.81 × 106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.47x = 36,576.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,576.11/228.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.10

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