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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.40, 344.04 and 148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.40, 344.04 and 148.40 is: 222.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.40 : 344.04 = 148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.40/344.04 = 148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.40x = 344.04 × 148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.40x = 51,055.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,055.54/229.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.56

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