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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.28, 342.36 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.28, 342.36 and 98.28 is: 147.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.28 : 342.36 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.28/342.36 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.28x = 342.36 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.28x = 33,644.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,644.94/228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.38

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