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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.46, 342.16 and 147.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.46, 342.16 and 147.06 is: 220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.46 : 342.16 = 147.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.46/342.16 = 147.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.46x = 342.16 × 147.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.46x = 50,318.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,318.05/228.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.25

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