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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.14, 343.74 and 148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.14, 343.74 and 148.02 is: 222.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.14 : 343.74 = 148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.14/343.74 = 148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.14x = 343.74 × 148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.14x = 50,880.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,880.39/229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.05

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