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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.82, 317.23 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.82, 317.23 and 146.96 is: 202.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.82 : 317.23 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.82/317.23 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.82x = 317.23 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.82x = 46,620.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,620.12/229.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.85

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