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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.71, 316.98 and 146.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.71, 316.98 and 146.67 is: 202.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.71 : 316.98 = 146.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.71/316.98 = 146.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.71x = 316.98 × 146.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.71x = 46,491.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,491.46/229.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.39

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