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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.84, 342.86 and 106.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.84, 342.86 and 106.84 is: 160.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.84 : 342.86 = 106.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.84/342.86 = 106.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.84x = 342.86 × 106.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.84x = 36,632.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,632.32/228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.08

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