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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.69, 342.78 and 98.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.69, 342.78 and 98.79 is: 148.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.69 : 342.78 = 98.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.69/342.78 = 98.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.69x = 342.78 × 98.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.69x = 33,863.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,863.24/228.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.07

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