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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.38, 342.56 and 98.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.38, 342.56 and 98.47 is: 147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.38 : 342.56 = 98.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.38/342.56 = 98.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.38x = 342.56 × 98.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.38x = 33,732.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,732.56/228.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.71

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