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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.72, 343.39 and 147.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.72, 343.39 and 147.77 is: 221.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.72 : 343.39 = 147.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.72/343.39 = 147.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.72x = 343.39 × 147.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.72x = 50,744.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,744.15/228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.86

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