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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.71, 343.80 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.71, 343.80 and 147.48 is: 220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.71 : 343.80 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.71/343.80 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.71x = 343.80 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.71x = 50,703.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,703.62/229.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.73

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