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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.20, 341.94 and 146.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.20, 341.94 and 146.98 is: 220.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.20 : 341.94 = 146.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.20/341.94 = 146.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.20x = 341.94 × 146.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.20x = 50,256.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,256.63/228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.23

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