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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.22, 343.43 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.22, 343.43 and 146.76 is: 219.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.22 : 343.43 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.22/343.43 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.22x = 343.43 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.22x = 50,401.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,401.79/229.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.88

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