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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.64, 316.88 and 146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.64, 316.88 and 146.72 is: 202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.64 : 316.88 = 146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.64/316.88 = 146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.64x = 316.88 × 146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.64x = 46,490.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,490.32/229.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.45

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