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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.23, 315.39 and 149.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.23, 315.39 and 149.48 is: 224.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.23 : 315.39 = 149.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.23/315.39 = 149.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.23x = 315.39 × 149.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.23x = 47,142.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,142.92/210.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.25

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