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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.62, 342.70 and 106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.62, 342.70 and 106.80 is: 160.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.62 : 342.70 = 106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.62/342.70 = 106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.62x = 342.70 × 106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.62x = 36,600.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,600.36/228.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.09

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