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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.85, 344.90 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.85, 344.90 and 98.07 is: 147.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.85 : 344.90 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.85/344.90 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.85x = 344.90 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.85x = 33,824.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,824.34/229.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.16

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