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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.58, 342.83 and 106.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.58, 342.83 and 106.83 is: 160.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.58 : 342.83 = 106.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.58/342.83 = 106.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.58x = 342.83 × 106.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.58x = 36,624.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,624.80/228.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.23

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