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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.86, 343.08 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.86, 343.08 and 147.72 is: 221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.86 : 343.08 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.86/343.08 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.86x = 343.08 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.86x = 50,679.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,679.78/228.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.44

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