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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.41, 341.91 and 147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.41, 341.91 and 147.08 is: 220.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.41 : 341.91 = 147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.41/341.91 = 147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.41x = 341.91 × 147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.41x = 50,286.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,286.41/228.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.16

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