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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.97, 342.92 and 147.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.97, 342.92 and 147.57 is: 221.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.97 : 342.92 = 147.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.97/342.92 = 147.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.97x = 342.92 × 147.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.97x = 50,604.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,604.70/228.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.01

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