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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.16, 342.27 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.16, 342.27 and 98.16 is: 147.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.16 : 342.27 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.16/342.27 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.16x = 342.27 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.16x = 33,597.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,597.18/228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.25

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