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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.84, 317.24 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.84, 317.24 and 146.94 is: 202.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.84 : 317.24 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.84/317.24 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.84x = 317.24 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.84x = 46,615.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,615.25/229.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.82

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