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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.78, 343.29 and 98.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.78, 343.29 and 98.84 is: 148.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.78 : 343.29 = 98.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.78/343.29 = 98.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.78x = 343.29 × 98.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.78x = 33,930.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,930.78/228.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.31

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