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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.81, 342.96 and 98.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.81, 342.96 and 98.72 is: 147.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.81 : 342.96 = 98.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.81/342.96 = 98.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.81x = 342.96 × 98.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.81x = 33,855.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,855.30/228.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.96

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