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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.52, 316.78 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.52, 316.78 and 146.64 is: 202.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.52 : 316.78 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.52/316.78 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.52x = 316.78 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.52x = 46,452.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,452.62/229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.39

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