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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.33, 316.51 and 146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.33, 316.51 and 146.49 is: 202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.33 : 316.51 = 146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.33/316.51 = 146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.33x = 316.51 × 146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.33x = 46,365.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,365.11/229.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.18

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