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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.88, 342.78 and 147.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.88, 342.78 and 147.34 is: 220.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.88 : 342.78 = 147.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.88/342.78 = 147.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.88x = 342.78 × 147.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.88x = 50,505.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,505.21/228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.66

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