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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228, 341.76 and 146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228, 341.76 and 146.82 is: 220.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228 : 341.76 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228/341.76 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228x = 341.76 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228x = 50,177.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,177.20/228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.08

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