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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.08, 343.26 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.08, 343.26 and 147.78 is: 221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.08 : 343.26 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.08/343.26 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.08x = 343.26 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.08x = 50,726.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,726.96/229.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.44

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