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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.50, 343.62 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.50, 343.62 and 147.96 is: 221.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.50 : 343.62 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.50/343.62 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.50x = 343.62 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.50x = 50,842.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,842.02/229.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.53

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