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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.60, 316.59 and 146.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.60, 316.59 and 146.71 is: 202.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.60 : 316.59 = 146.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.60/316.59 = 146.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.60x = 316.59 × 146.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.60x = 46,446.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,446.92/229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.29

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