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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.03, 315.90 and 146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.03, 315.90 and 146.24 is: 201.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.03 : 315.90 = 146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.03/315.90 = 146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.03x = 315.90 × 146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.03x = 46,196.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,196.00/229.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.71

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