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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.92, 342.92 and 107.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.92, 342.92 and 107.02 is: 160.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.92 : 342.92 = 107.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.92/342.92 = 107.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.92x = 342.92 × 107.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.92x = 36,699.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,699.30/228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.31

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