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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.79, 344.46 and 147.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.79, 344.46 and 147.27 is: 220.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.79 : 344.46 = 147.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.79/344.46 = 147.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.79x = 344.46 × 147.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.79x = 50,726.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,726.78/229.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.76

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