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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.09, 341.76 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.09, 341.76 and 146.88 is: 220.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.09 : 341.76 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.09/341.76 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.09x = 341.76 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.09x = 50,197.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,197.71/228.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.08

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