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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.71, 342.96 and 98.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.71, 342.96 and 98.70 is: 148.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.71 : 342.96 = 98.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.71/342.96 = 98.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.71x = 342.96 × 98.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.71x = 33,850.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,850.15/228.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.01

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