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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.18, 316.28 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.18, 316.28 and 146.22 is: 201.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.18 : 316.28 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.18/316.28 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.18x = 316.28 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.18x = 46,246.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,246.46/229.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.79

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