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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.54, 344.43 and 148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.54, 344.43 and 148.54 is: 222.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.54 : 344.43 = 148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.54/344.43 = 148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.54x = 344.43 × 148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.54x = 51,161.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,161.63/229.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.89

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