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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.08, 341.89 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.08, 341.89 and 146.68 is: 219.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.08 : 341.89 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.08/341.89 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.08x = 341.89 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.08x = 50,147.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,147.20/228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.86

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