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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.43, 343.85 and 147.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.43, 343.85 and 147.02 is: 220.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.43 : 343.85 = 147.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.43/343.85 = 147.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.43x = 343.85 × 147.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.43x = 50,550.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,550.37/229.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.33

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