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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.32, 342.09 and 146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.32, 342.09 and 146.14 is: 218.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.32 : 342.09 = 146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.32/342.09 = 146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.32x = 342.09 × 146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.32x = 49,992.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,992.18/228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.96

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