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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.74, 342.91 and 106.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.74, 342.91 and 106.93 is: 160.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.74 : 342.91 = 106.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.74/342.91 = 106.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.74x = 342.91 × 106.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.74x = 36,666.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,666.24/228.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.30

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