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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.04, 341.96 and 98.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.04, 341.96 and 98.04 is: 147.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.04 : 341.96 = 98.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.04/341.96 = 98.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.04x = 341.96 × 98.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.04x = 33,525.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,525.76/228.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.02

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