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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.07, 315.77 and 146.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.07, 315.77 and 146.03 is: 201.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.07 : 315.77 = 146.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.07/315.77 = 146.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.07x = 315.77 × 146.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.07x = 46,109.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,109.58/229.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.29

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