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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.97, 317.37 and 147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.97, 317.37 and 147.08 is: 202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.97 : 317.37 = 147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.97/317.37 = 147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.97x = 317.37 × 147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.97x = 46,678.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,678.78/229.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.98

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