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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.96, 344.67 and 147.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.96, 344.67 and 147.59 is: 221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.96 : 344.67 = 147.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.96/344.67 = 147.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.96x = 344.67 × 147.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.96x = 50,869.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,869.85/229.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.21

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