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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.88, 343.04 and 106.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.88, 343.04 and 106.98 is: 160.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.88 : 343.04 = 106.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.88/343.04 = 106.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.88x = 343.04 × 106.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.88x = 36,698.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,698.42/228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.34

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