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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.02, 342 and 146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.02, 342 and 146.60 is: 219.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.02 : 342 = 146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.02/342 = 146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.02x = 342 × 146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.02x = 50,137.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,137.20/228.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.88

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