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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.04, 316.11 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.04, 316.11 and 146.18 is: 201.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.04 : 316.11 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.04/316.11 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.04x = 316.11 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.04x = 46,206.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,206.65/229.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.74

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