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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.49, 344.08 and 148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.49, 344.08 and 148.40 is: 222.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.49 : 344.08 = 148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.49/344.08 = 148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.49x = 344.08 × 148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.49x = 51,061.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,061.47/229.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.50

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