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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.93, 317.44 and 147.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.93, 317.44 and 147.10 is: 203.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.93 : 317.44 = 147.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.93/317.44 = 147.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.93x = 317.44 × 147.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.93x = 46,695.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,695.42/229.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.09

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