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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.59, 342.99 and 106.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.59, 342.99 and 106.83 is: 160.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.59 : 342.99 = 106.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.59/342.99 = 106.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.59x = 342.99 × 106.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.59x = 36,641.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,641.62/228.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.30

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