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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.66, 342.78 and 106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.66, 342.78 and 106.88 is: 160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.66 : 342.78 = 106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.66/342.78 = 106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.66x = 342.78 × 106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.66x = 36,636.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,636.33/228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.22

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