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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.93, 316.08 and 146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.93, 316.08 and 146.08 is: 201.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.93 : 316.08 = 146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.93/316.08 = 146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.93x = 316.08 × 146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.93x = 46,170.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,170.66/228.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.68

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