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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.22, 342.03 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.22, 342.03 and 98.07 is: 146.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.22 : 342.03 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.22/342.03 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.22x = 342.03 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.22x = 33,542.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,542.88/228.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.98

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