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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.94, 317.46 and 147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.94, 317.46 and 147.08 is: 203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.94 : 317.46 = 147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.94/317.46 = 147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.94x = 317.46 × 147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.94x = 46,690.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,690.43/229.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.06

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