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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.55, 342.95 and 98.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.55, 342.95 and 98.53 is: 147.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.55 : 342.95 = 98.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.55/342.95 = 98.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.55x = 342.95 × 98.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.55x = 33,790.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,790.86/228.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.85

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