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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.53, 343.03 and 146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.53, 343.03 and 146.36 is: 219.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.53 : 343.03 = 146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.53/343.03 = 146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.53x = 343.03 × 146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.53x = 50,205.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,205.87/228.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.69

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