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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.72, 343.14 and 106.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.72, 343.14 and 106.93 is: 160.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.72 : 343.14 = 106.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.72/343.14 = 106.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.72x = 343.14 × 106.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.72x = 36,689.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,689.71/228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.41

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