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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.99, 343.70 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.99, 343.70 and 147.88 is: 221.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.99 : 343.70 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.99/343.70 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.99x = 343.70 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.99x = 50,826.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,826.36/228.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.96

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