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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.92, 343.44 and 98.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.92, 343.44 and 98.93 is: 148.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.92 : 343.44 = 98.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.92/343.44 = 98.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.92x = 343.44 × 98.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.92x = 33,976.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,976.52/228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.42

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