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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.66, 342.18 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.66, 342.18 and 148.20 is: 221.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.66 : 342.18 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.66/342.18 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.66x = 342.18 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.66x = 50,711.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,711.08/228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.78

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