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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.03, 341.51 and 146.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.03, 341.51 and 146.62 is: 219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.03 : 341.51 = 146.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.03/341.51 = 146.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.03x = 341.51 × 146.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.03x = 50,071.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,071.83/228.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.59

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