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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.16, 342 and 98.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.16, 342 and 98.23 is: 147.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.16 : 342 = 98.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.16/342 = 98.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.16x = 342 × 98.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.16x = 33,594.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,594.66/228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.24

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