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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228, 342.12 and 97.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228, 342.12 and 97.98 is: 147.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228 : 342.12 = 97.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228/342.12 = 97.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228x = 342.12 × 97.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228x = 33,520.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,520.92/228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.02

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