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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.81, 342.66 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.81, 342.66 and 147.42 is: 220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.81 : 342.66 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.81/342.66 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.81x = 342.66 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.81x = 50,514.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,514.94/228.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.77

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