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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.21, 342.30 and 98.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.21, 342.30 and 98.21 is: 147.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.21 : 342.30 = 98.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.21/342.30 = 98.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.21x = 342.30 × 98.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.21x = 33,615.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,615.57/228.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.30

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