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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.06, 341.37 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.06, 341.37 and 146.61 is: 219.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.06 : 341.37 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.06/341.37 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.06x = 341.37 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.06x = 50,048.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,048.26/228.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.45

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