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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.66, 342.98 and 98.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.66, 342.98 and 98.65 is: 147.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.66 : 342.98 = 98.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.66/342.98 = 98.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.66x = 342.98 × 98.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.66x = 33,833.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,833.51/228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.97

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