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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.29, 342.38 and 98.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.29, 342.38 and 98.23 is: 147.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.29 : 342.38 = 98.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.29/342.38 = 98.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.29x = 342.38 × 98.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.29x = 33,631.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,631.99/228.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.32

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