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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.64, 316.82 and 146.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.64, 316.82 and 146.78 is: 202.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.64 : 316.82 = 146.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.64/316.82 = 146.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.64x = 316.82 × 146.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.64x = 46,502.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,502.11/229.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.50

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