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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.69, 343.17 and 98.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.69, 343.17 and 98.68 is: 148.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.69 : 343.17 = 98.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.69/343.17 = 98.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.69x = 343.17 × 98.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.69x = 33,864.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,864.02/228.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.08

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