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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.52, 342.73 and 98.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.52, 342.73 and 98.48 is: 147.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.52 : 342.73 = 98.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.52/342.73 = 98.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.52x = 342.73 × 98.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.52x = 33,752.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,752.05/228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.70

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