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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.69, 343.07 and 106.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.69, 343.07 and 106.94 is: 160.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.69 : 343.07 = 106.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.69/343.07 = 106.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.69x = 343.07 × 106.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.69x = 36,688.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,688.63/228.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.43

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