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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.07, 341.81 and 97.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.07, 341.81 and 97.91 is: 146.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.07 : 341.81 = 97.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.07/341.81 = 97.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.07x = 341.81 × 97.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.07x = 33,467.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,467.78/228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.74

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