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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.90, 317.33 and 146.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.90, 317.33 and 146.98 is: 202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.90 : 317.33 = 146.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.90/317.33 = 146.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.90x = 317.33 × 146.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.90x = 46,638.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,638.84/229.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.87

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