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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.15, 343.32 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.15, 343.32 and 147.88 is: 221.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.15 : 343.32 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.15/343.32 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.15x = 343.32 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.15x = 50,770.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,770.16/229.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.56

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