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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.48, 342.72 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.48, 342.72 and 146.22 is: 219.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.48 : 342.72 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.48/342.72 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.48x = 342.72 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.48x = 50,112.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,112.52/228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.33

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