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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.25, 342.11 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.25, 342.11 and 98.06 is: 146.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.25 : 342.11 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.25/342.11 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.25x = 342.11 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.25x = 33,547.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,547.31/228.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.98

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