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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.13, 341.93 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.13, 341.93 and 98.24 is: 147.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.13 : 341.93 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.13/341.93 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.13x = 341.93 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.13x = 33,589.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,589.74/228.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.24

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