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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.60, 342.90 and 98.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.60, 342.90 and 98.61 is: 147.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.60 : 342.90 = 98.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.60/342.90 = 98.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.60x = 342.90 × 98.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.60x = 33,813.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,813.37/228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.92

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