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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.50, 342.33 and 146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.50, 342.33 and 146.14 is: 218.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.50 : 342.33 = 146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.50/342.33 = 146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.50x = 342.33 × 146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.50x = 50,026.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,026.70/228.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.93

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