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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.95, 342.68 and 146.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.95, 342.68 and 146.73 is: 219.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.95 : 342.68 = 146.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.95/342.68 = 146.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.95x = 342.68 × 146.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.95x = 50,280.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,280.70/228.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.62

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