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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.50, 342.51 and 106.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.50, 342.51 and 106.66 is: 159.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.50 : 342.51 = 106.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.50/342.51 = 106.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.50x = 342.51 × 106.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.50x = 36,532.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,532.14/228.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.88

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