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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.48, 342.66 and 98.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.48, 342.66 and 98.48 is: 147.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.48 : 342.66 = 98.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.48/342.66 = 98.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.48x = 342.66 × 98.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.48x = 33,743.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,743.44/228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.69

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