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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.85, 344.32 and 147.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.85, 344.32 and 147.39 is: 220.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.85 : 344.32 = 147.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.85/344.32 = 147.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.85x = 344.32 × 147.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.85x = 50,747.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,747.67/229.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.79

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