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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.41, 342.55 and 146.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.41, 342.55 and 146.03 is: 219.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.41 : 342.55 = 146.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.41/342.55 = 146.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.41x = 342.55 × 146.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.41x = 50,022.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,022.15/228.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.00

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