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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.67, 342.70 and 106.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.67, 342.70 and 106.66 is: 159.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.67 : 342.70 = 106.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.67/342.70 = 106.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.67x = 342.70 × 106.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.67x = 36,553.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,553.14/228.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.85

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