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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.30, 341.84 and 146.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.30, 341.84 and 146.90 is: 219.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.30 : 341.84 = 146.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.30/341.84 = 146.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.30x = 341.84 × 146.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.30x = 50,216.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,216.30/228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.96

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