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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.94, 316.10 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.94, 316.10 and 146.18 is: 201.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.94 : 316.10 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.94/316.10 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.94x = 316.10 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.94x = 46,207.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,207.50/228.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.83

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