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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.57, 342.94 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.57, 342.94 and 98.52 is: 147.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.57 : 342.94 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.57/342.94 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.57x = 342.94 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.57x = 33,784.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,784.24/228.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.81

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