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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.50, 342.48 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.50, 342.48 and 98.46 is: 147.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.50 : 342.48 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.50/342.48 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.50x = 342.48 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.50x = 33,720.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,720.58/228.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.57

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