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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.72, 343.32 and 147.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.72, 343.32 and 147.63 is: 221.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.72 : 343.32 = 147.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.72/343.32 = 147.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.72x = 343.32 × 147.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.72x = 50,684.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,684.33/228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.60

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