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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.68, 342.76 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.68, 342.76 and 106.92 is: 160.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.68 : 342.76 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.68/342.76 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.68x = 342.76 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.68x = 36,647.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,647.90/228.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.26

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