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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.53, 342.63 and 98.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.53, 342.63 and 98.42 is: 147.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.53 : 342.63 = 98.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.53/342.63 = 98.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.53x = 342.63 × 98.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.53x = 33,721.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,721.64/228.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.56

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