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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.40, 342.60 and 98.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.40, 342.60 and 98.26 is: 147.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.40 : 342.60 = 98.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.40/342.60 = 98.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.40x = 342.60 × 98.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.40x = 33,663.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,663.88/228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.39

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