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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.41, 342.66 and 98.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.41, 342.66 and 98.41 is: 147.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.41 : 342.66 = 98.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.41/342.66 = 98.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.41x = 342.66 × 98.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.41x = 33,721.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,721.17/228.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.63

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