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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.60, 342.74 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.60, 342.74 and 147.52 is: 221.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.60 : 342.74 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.60/342.74 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.60x = 342.74 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.60x = 50,561.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,561.00/228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.18

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