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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.75, 343.04 and 106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.75, 343.04 and 106.80 is: 160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.75 : 343.04 = 106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.75/343.04 = 106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.75x = 343.04 × 106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.75x = 36,636.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,636.14/228.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.16

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