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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.69, 342.40 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.69, 342.40 and 147.28 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.69 : 342.40 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.69/342.40 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.69x = 342.40 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.69x = 50,428.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,428.67/228.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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