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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.47, 316.71 and 144.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.47, 316.71 and 144.32 is: 199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.47 : 316.71 = 144.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.47/316.71 = 144.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.47x = 316.71 × 144.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.47x = 45,706.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,706.00/229.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.18

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