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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.93, 343.52 and 98.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.93, 343.52 and 98.90 is: 148.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.93 : 343.52 = 98.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.93/343.52 = 98.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.93x = 343.52 × 98.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.93x = 33,971.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,971.92/228.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.39

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