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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.73, 343.11 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.73, 343.11 and 106.96 is: 160.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.73 : 343.11 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.73/343.11 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.73x = 343.11 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.73x = 36,699.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,699.05/228.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.45

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